Scientists warn of bacteria in the Beard, the facial hair represents a higher risk for skin infections. Bacteria could settle there easily. And, dear Partner: especially if you are in close skin contact, such as Kissing, it is a risk.
- Beards represent a high health risk
- Dangerous Kiss
- Structure as an explanation
Represent men with a Beard is a bigger health risk? As the dermatologist Carol Walker from the Birmingham Trichology Centre opposite the British newspaper "Daily Mail" noted, wear a beard at least at a higher risk of skin infections injury. That is when Kissing is dangerous: The germs would be transferred in close contact with the skin.
The structure of beard hair as a statement
Walker said to the newspaper that the Problem was the structure of the whiskers: they were first, bayonet-shaped, would run upwards pointed. With time, you would then curly and soft, so Walker more. In order to have more bends than other hair, in which the bacteria can easily Nestle into. To collect, for example, in the case of a cold, when the nose runs, the pathogens in the hair.
Regular maintenance is important
Also microbiologist Ron Cutler of the London Queen Mary University warns of unkempt beard. Scientific Research would confirm this. Washing and combing would help to protect the skin underneath. This should be sore, offer a place for bacteria.