Are There Health Benefits to Having a Beard?
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Some studies have shown that beards can harbor dangerous bacteria, while others have found beards beneficial in reducing skin cancer and acne. So how do you determine whether you should let your facial hair grow? Dave Harvey, M.D., a Piedmont dermatologist, gets to the root of the problem.
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