Anyone you kiss this Christmas with a beard could cause 'painful' condition If you're caught under the mistletoe this Christmas, think twice about sharing a kiss with a bearded man.
The reason for that is that the small hairs in the beard can cause tiny little holes in the skin which can cause bacteria to enter - especially if the man has poor beard hygiene.".
Dr Mezher, himself having a beard, explained: "At the risk of shooting myself in the foot, beards can be a fairly common cause of this [condition].
All men who grow facial hair should be "rinsing two to three times per week" and using a high-quality beard shampoo, according to the doctor's advice.
Impetigo is a fairly common condition but can cause itchy blisters and sores around the infected areas.
