Table of contents:
- Causes of the uneven beard
- 1. Still in puberty
- 2.Fungal infection (ringworm)
- 3. Shaving uneven beard
- 4. Alopecia (baldness)
Having a beard, mustache, and thick sideburns is a dream for some men. It is undeniable that beards and mustaches can be their own attraction. However, growing a beard is not as easy as you think. Many men complain that the beard and sideburns grow unevenly. Either because it only grows on certain sides of the face or because the beard becomes bald in some parts.
What are the causes of an uneven beard and how to work around this? Check out the answer below!
Causes of the uneven beard
Just like the hair that grows on your head, everyone's beard and sideburns are different types and characteristics. There are those that grow thickly, some are very thin or even have no beard at all. This is due to genetic or hereditary influences.
For example, the men in your family tend to have big beards. You are more likely to grow a beard. If your beard is uneven, it could be that in your family there is also an uneven beard.
But genetic factors aside, there are several other reasons why your beard grows unevenly. Here are four possibilities and how to deal with them.
1. Still in puberty
A new beard, mustache, and sideburns will begin to grow when a person enters puberty. At this time, facial hair growth is not perfect and neatly formed. This is why teenagers generally have an uneven mustache, sideburns, and beard.
Take it easy, usually the new beard and mustache patterns will appear clearer and neater when you enter your late teens or early 20s. Apart from heredity, hormonal factors also play an important role in the formation of the pattern and thickness of your beard. Men with high testosterone levels tend to have bushier beards and mustaches. Meanwhile, those of you who have low testosterone levels may find it difficult to grow an even beard.
2.Fungal infection (ringworm)
Notice if your beard grows uneven in certain areas or if there are certain bald circles around the chin and jaw. You may have an infection caused by a fungus, also known as ringworm. The bald area may also appear reddish, similar to pimples or boils.
The doctor will usually give you an antifungal medication in pill form which must be finished within four to twelve weeks. You may also be given special shampoos to treat yeast infections.
3. Shaving uneven beard
Shaving the beard basically will not affect how thick the beard grows. However, you may be less tidy when shaving your beard. For example, there are areas that you don't shave like the others, especially in the area of the chin crease. When the beard grows back, the parts you don't completely shave will get thicker. Other parts of the beard, such as under the chin, will appear bald or thinner.
So, make sure you always shave your beard, sideburns and mustache with a sharp razor. At the crease of the chin, shave in the direction your beard grows. If you want to shape your beard, wait a minute until all of the parts are thick and even.
4. Alopecia (baldness)
If suddenly appear bald areas on your beard, you may have alopecia or baldness. This condition can also attack the beard and sideburns, not only the scalp. Baldness that appears usually looks healthy, without wounds or redness.
Until now, the causes of alopecia are still being studied by experts. However, alopecia is strongly suspected to be caused by an immune system disorder. In some cases, the bald part of the beard will grow back to normal without treatment. You can also ask your doctor for special medicines to stimulate hair growth.
