Comments on: Itchy Beard

Question: Itchy Beard

dflemingdotorg — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:03:44 -0800

Beardfilter! I'm just starting to grow a beard and it's so itchy! Any recommendations on methods for decreasing the irritation and any tips for maintaining the skin below when it's grown in would be appreciated.

By: Quartermass

Quartermass — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:32:44 -0800

It just takes some getting used to. I always get almost there, then the ichyness drives me bannanas. However, once I get it nice and full (two weeks maybe?), you get used to it, and it isn't so bad.

I would be interested in some tips as well, as I am starting to grow mine back before I play a string of folk concerts next month. I want to be good n' shaggy.

By: RavinDave

RavinDave — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 17:15:38 -0800

Get one of those flat palm-held brushes like they use for polishing shoes.

By: amberglow

amberglow — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 18:00:24 -0800

moisturizer works well to help with itchiness, but it'll be a little itchy until you get used to it. and wash the area frequently because the hairs will collect oil/dirt/etc.

By: TurkishGolds

TurkishGolds — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 18:01:40 -0800

Wait a while, let it grow, and then the itching will stop. I used to like to shampoo my beard -- that helps a bit with the itching too.

By: SpaceCadet

SpaceCadet — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 18:14:48 -0800

It's your first beard right? They always itch. It's a kind of a beard initiation process.

By: PugAchev

PugAchev — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 18:41:35 -0800

Same as everyone else. you get used to it.

Mine still itches a little from time to time after 3-4 yrs.

i like scratching it. its my new bad habit.

By: Ufez Jones

Ufez Jones — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:25:40 -0800

Yeah, you get used to it after a bit. I never really felt much itching when I went from the chops to the full beard, but it was a pretty slow progression, so that may have something to do with it. Years later, I only scratch or tug as a cathartic pleasure.

btw, holy shit! a Puga sighting!

By: bradth27

bradth27 — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:24:08 -0800

For temporary relief of the itchies, I would suggest Gold Bond Extra Strength Medicated Moisturizing Body Lotion.
It has worked in the past for me. I'm clean-shaven at the moment, but whenever I get the notion to grow my beard out, I always pick up a bottle of this stuff to help me through the first few weeks.

By: will

will — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:21:15 -0800

Hey Dave: Luffa in the shower. Works wonders for taking the dead skin off (since you're not shaving it off anymore), and reducing itch for my perma stubble.

By: Caviar

Caviar — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:27:38 -0800

I second the shampoo notion, but also use conditioner. I find that it makes my beard MUCH softer.

I do this every year:

Grow your beard for New Year's

By: scarabic

scarabic — Sun, 19 Sep 2004 14:31:39 -0800

I've never been able to deal with it long enough to grow it out. There's just no way. This probably has to do with the fact that it takes me 3+ months to bypass the half-scrag, just-crawled-out-of-a-garbage-can look. I can't deal.