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Are beards actually unhygienic?

People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than...

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15.11 23 Jun 2026


Are beards actually unhygienic?


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15.11 23 Jun 2026


People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than the clean-shaven, but the truth is more tangled…

So is having a beard unhygienic?

Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester.


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