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Why Pimples Occur Only During Growth Of Beard?
Im a male of age 21. I still got pimples on my face and lots of holes to. When my face is clean I mean when its shaved I dont get any pimples..once the beard grows pimples also do come. Is there any relation between beard growing and pimples ? Could you also please tell me how to keep the face clean ? I dont use anything to my face. I was my face with garnier acne fight face wash. Would like you to suggest on it
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your description, you may not be having the regular pimples or acne. It may be a condition called as folliculitis. This is an infection of the hair follicles and it is commonly seen in the beard area.
Use a good aftershave.
Do not do reverse shaving as this causes ingrowth of hairs which get infected soon.
Use an anti-bacterial cream containing 2% mupirocin twice a day on the lesions.
You could continue the face wash which you are currently using.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your description, you may not be having the regular pimples or acne. It may be a condition called as folliculitis. This is an infection of the hair follicles and it is commonly seen in the beard area.
Use a good aftershave.
Do not do reverse shaving as this causes ingrowth of hairs which get infected soon.
Use an anti-bacterial cream containing 2% mupirocin twice a day on the lesions.
You could continue the face wash which you are currently using.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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