Are you an active duty Black male sailor diagnosed with pseudofolliculitis barbae, or razor bumps?
Have you received a no-shave chit or undergone laser therapy? How has this medical condition affected your Navy experience?
Contact senior report Geoff Ziezulewicz at geoffz@militarytimes.com to share your experience. Anonymity can be granted upon request.
While the Navy insists a general beard ban is in line with safety requirements, others have criticized the sea service for beard policies they believe discriminate against Black men due to a skin condition over which they have no control.
Your thoughts on the matter, positive or negative, will provide valuable insight.
