beard rash

"Beard rash" refers to skin irritation or inflammation that commonly occurs under or around facial hair, often due to friction, dryness, or other skin conditions.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)Skin irritation or inflammation under or around facial hair, often caused by friction or dryness.

Example

  • He developed a beard rash after not shaving for a week.

C1Dermatology

(technical)A condition characterized by redness, itching, or small bumps on the skin, often caused by shaving, ingrown hairs, or seborrheic dermatitis.

Example

  • The dermatologist recommended a special cream to treat his beard rash.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "beard rash":

beard hairfacial hairface fungus