2006-07-30 07:21:54 · 13 answers · asked by Zack_biblio 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No, but it's a great way to make sure that your soup gets strained.
2006-07-30 07:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None that I can think of.
In fact, many jobs discourage a beard because it increases the risk for harm! Jobs involving moving parts like an assembly line can be bad if there is much length to the beard.
Also, consider that while beards offer some intial protection from chemical splashes to the face...it also tends to hold the chemicals near the skin longer!
Other than shielding some rays from the sun...I can't think of much "protection" a beard would offer...oh, wait, hiding your identity is another plus! :)
2006-07-30 07:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by dm_dragons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Some men get an infection under the chin when they have. The beard is protection against that. It is also protection in cold weather.
2006-07-30 08:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not certain why evolution would advantageously maintain a beard on men. It's a very interesting questions, however.
2006-07-30 07:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I have a beard to fiddle with when I get nervous or agitated, just like women who curl their hair around their finger.
2006-07-30 07:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by BP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
On second thought, you can grab their beard when you want them to follow.
2006-07-30 07:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by * 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to keep the wind resistance down, thus preventing windburn.
2006-07-30 07:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps in a personal/insecure way they do, but I prefer a man to be clean shaved ("open" if you will)*smile*
2006-07-30 07:35:09 · answer #8 · answered by Bella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great place for a flea collection
2006-07-30 07:43:57 · answer #9 · answered by M&M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-30 07:24:00 · answer #10 · answered by bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋