The presence of any thick facial hair makes the coronavirus remedies useless. Even the highest quality masks are becoming ineffective. This was stated by the doctor-virologist Vladislav Komissarov.
According to him, a person with a thick beard is more likely to contract the flu, coronavirus and other infections during the progression of the viruses.
It has been repeatedly said that because of the beard, the protective agent cannot be fixed correctly and tightly, the mask does not fit tightly to the face and increases the likelihood of infection. The virus can get on vegetation, and then be on the mucous membranes, and infection can not be avoided, - quotes Komissarov "Evening Moscow".
The doctor believes that during an epidemic of acute respiratory viral infections, flu or other viral diseases, it is better to shave off beards and mustaches. The slightest droplets of sputum and mucus can get on the hairline of the beard if someone sneezes next to the person. The virus retains its properties for a long time, being on the hair. The physician recalled a study by Swiss scientists who found that "bearded men between the ages of 18 and 78 have more microbes and bacteria on the hairline of their faces than on the hair of dogs."
According to him, people with thick facial hair need to maintain hygiene, for example, wash their hair only with shampoo, and use special antiseptic agents for a rash.
Komissarov also warned against visiting hairdressers and barbershops during a pandemic, since there is a high risk of contracting an infection, despite all safety measures being followed.
Earlier, a dermatovenerologist of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences Natalya Kozlova spoke about an unusual benefit: vegetation protects the skin of the face from direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and this is an excellent way to protect against oncology, NEWS.ru wrote.
