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Flaky Skin In The Beard, Reddish Patches. What Is Wrong?

Hi. I had a beard of 6 weeks until tonight. I then decided to shave it off because I noticed dandruff like skin flakes on and under the beard. When I finished shaving I noticed big patches of red, burn like marks on the whole of the beard area. I am just wondering what could be wrong? I'm positive it did not happen because of the shaving.
posted on Sat, 27 Apr 2013
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Hi, thanks for your query
As per your information it seems that you have fungal infection which we call as tinea barbe
It can be dignosed by a simple lab test of the scrapings.
You may take an oral antihistaminic like cetrizine
Apply a soothing lotion like calamine
Wash your face with cold water with a mild cleansing agent .
Keep your face well hydrarted with a good emolient
You may start anti fungal tablet and cream by a prescription once it is confirmed .

Hope this helps you
Wish you a speedy recovery
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Flaky Skin In The Beard, Reddish Patches. What Is Wrong?

Hi, thanks for your query As per your information it seems that you have fungal infection which we call as tinea barbe It can be dignosed by a simple lab test of the scrapings. You may take an oral antihistaminic like cetrizine Apply a soothing lotion like calamine Wash your face with cold water with a mild cleansing agent . Keep your face well hydrarted with a good emolient You may start anti fungal tablet and cream by a prescription once it is confirmed . Hope this helps you Wish you a speedy recovery