• palordrolap@fedia.io
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    6 hours ago

    Beard gives me a chin, which is otherwise weak. (This is apparently a common problem in modern humans. Too much utensil use and not enough flesh tearing begets a reduced jaw.)

    Even so, I take it off occasionally because, even when washed well, it will begin to literally irritate me.

    It’s my own hair. It’s not supposed to do that. And yet…

    aaand now I’m itchy.

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      3 hours ago

      Get you one of these rubber brushes, put a little oil on it or just scrub your beard in the shower with it. This helps get down to the skin and also grabs loose/dead hair which can be irritating.

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      even when washed well, it will begin to literally irritate me

      Define “washed well”. Most men I have encountered complaining about irritated or itchy under their beard don’t use oil or moisturizer.