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Regarding the itching and initial discomfort stages of growing a beard- I found that all you can really do is tolerate the irritation. Have faith though because although your skin takes a while to get used to it, things will settle down. Now I have the opposite problem- If I shave it off I itch like mad and don't like my face without it. My chin looks too short! All part of the fun of being a traditionalist I guess. :chuckle:Mark wrote:I've tried growing a beard in the past but after a few days I can't stop scratching and it has to come off. Is there a secret to getting through the first few days.