Diop face mask for beards and a beard face mask by Vdefence on Etsy. (Photo: Diop, Etsy)" data-caption="The Diop face mask for beards and a beard face mask by Vdefence on Etsy. (Photo: Diop, Etsy)" ...

As we begin pandemic year 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has continued to update its recommendations for mask-wearing. Because of the national public health agency's diligence, most ...

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N95 masks require shaving beards to ensure a good fit. Masks are at the forefront of people’s minds as health care workers continue to face shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. Together with ...

Growing a beard may seem as harmless as committing to elastic waistbands, as far as pandemic trends go. But for some, choosing to forego shaving could impact one crucial method for ending the pandemic ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that facial hair may interfere with the effectiveness of face masks and respirators used to combat the spread of diseases such as ...

Wearing a too-tight face mask over a beard can causes a dreaded “beard dent.” And while many folks in the bearded community opt for neck gaiters instead, they’re not the most effective face covering ...