Particularly in people with curly hair, short beard hair can grow back into the skin and cause a foreign-body response, which can lead to the development of red and painful bumps that look like acne.
How do you get rid of acne stubble?
Beard acne
- Keep your hands off your face. ...
- Wash your face twice a day with a gentle facial cleanser that contains acne-fighting salicylic acid or glycolic acid. ...
- Rinse away the cleanser really well by splashing lukewarm water on your face. ...
- Use a clean towel to gently blot your skin dry.
Can trimming cause pimples?
Folliculitis (barber's rash)
If you develop red, itchy, or pus-filled, pimple-like bumps after your haircut, you may have an inflammation of the hair follicles known as folliculitis. Also called a barber's rash, this rash is most often caused by an infection from Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
