Women Get Beard-Related Infection From Kissing

However, if you just so happen to get a rash or infection after kissing someone with a beard, let’s discuss the next steps you should take to recover and prevent a future outbreak.

Dr. Shao insists the most important part of the recovery process is to be gentle with your skin, telling BuzzFeed, “Opt for cleansers that do not have active ingredients that can cause additional irritation (benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, AHAs, etc.). Do not be tempted to use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or triple antibiotic creams/Neosporin.” And, says Dr. Yadav, “Keeping the area moist and clean is always a good idea. I’d recommend gently cleansing the area with a mild cleanser like Cetaphil, then regularly applying vaseline to treat it. Then, perhaps obviously, you should avoid irritating the area with exposure to the offending beard until it’s healed.” Lastly, if the rash worsens or does not improve in five to seven days, please seek out a dermatologist.