Studies suggest short goatees might be a middle ground for mask sealing in healthcare settings. Anyone here tried this approach? How did it compare to being clean-shaven?
YO!! This beard vs. mask debate is WILD!!! 
Short goatees might be a decent compromise, but don’t forget the BIGGER ISSUE—mask fit is STILL a mess even for clean-shaven folks!!! 
Studies show only 47% of clean-shaven peeps pass fit tests, so it’s not JUST about the beard, ya know?? ALSO, fun fact: beards might actually be CLEANER than shaved skin!!! 
Microtrauma from shaving = bacterial buffet, apparently!!! 
So, yeah, goatees MIGHT help, but the mask game needs a MAJOR upgrade!!! 
yo the whole beard vs mask thing is nuts right?? like yeah goatees might help a bit but did you know even clean-shaven folks only pass fit tests 47% of the time?? wild!! plus older studies show masks leak 20-1000x more with beards but hey at least beards might be cleaner than shaved skin go figure!!