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Razor bumps can now get you kicked out of the marines. Black men will likely suffer the most (www.the-independent.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/usa@midwest.social

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[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 41 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

There is no cure for PFB, but laser hair removal is the most effective long-term solution, according to the US Pharmacist.

So... instead of a shaving chit, give 'em a laser waiver?

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 47 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How about we don’t expect black men to permanently give up their facial hair because of a fucking job.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah, I'm down. Readiness doesn't need a razor shave, as evidenced by our Special Forces in the Middle East.

[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If they had a threat of chemical warfare, they would have to shave too. You can't get a good gas mask seal with facial hair unless you use a ton of Vaseline and have time to prepare.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, in those circumstances everyone needs to be clean shaven. But it's not an everyday thing and a Marine with the condition could deal with the problem afterwards.

[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Shaving was because of gas masks. The mask needs rubber-on-skin contact to make an airtight seal, and a beard prevents that from happening. If there’s a threat of chemical warfare, shaving chits get revoked.

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago

And yet, the Canadian military has absolutely no problem allowing our troops to have full beards.

[–] anachronist@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah modern SCBAs don't rely on half-face masks anymore.

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

NGL I have PFB (my hairs are stupid curly) and I'm kind of stoked that this article mentioned the laser hair removal because I didn't know that would work.

I would rather just grow my beard but that's a different problem

[–] chaogomu@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Lazer hair removal for the parts you don't want to shave. Then let the rest grow.

You'll gain the super power of looking well put together after waking up from a three day bender.