Kissing someone with a beard could cause infections
We have some bad news for people with beards…
In a recent Instagram video, anaesthesiologist Dr Myro Figura explained how kissing someone with a beard could lead to infections and skin irritation.
Watch here:
"Kissing somebody with a beard can cause an infection? It sure can. If not clean, the beard can harbour a lot of bacteria like staph and strep. When kissing, the beard can cause breaks in the skin, allowing bacteria to enter and cause an infection called impetigo," said Figura.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infection that primarily affects infants and young children.
It typically begins as red sores on the face, particularly around the nose and mouth, as well as on the hands and feet. Within a week, these sores rupture and form honey-coloured crusts.
"The patches can look a bit like cornflakes stuck to your skin. They can grow larger, spread to other parts of the body, be itchy, and sometimes painful," added Figura.
The comment section was flooded with shocked reactions to the unsettling news.
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"My husband is really good about washing his beard, but on the days he’s too tired, I'll wash it because I'm not getting that!"
"For how long did they keep it unwashed for it to become a deadly weapon like that? Dude, who is not washing their beard DAILY?! That thing is a wet sponge when it comes to crumbs and liquids."
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