Beards have been all the rage for some time now, with many men growing out thick facial hair and women being allll about it. However, there’s a possible downside to the sexy lumberjack look: you could give your make out partner a CHIN INFECTION. Via BuzzFeed:

In a recent TikTok video, Olivia shared her story about getting a chin rash after having a “vintage makeout session” with her husband, who happened to have grown out facial hair at the time.

@livswizz I wanted to spice things up but not THIS much ? HELP! Beard Burn skincare recs needed ASAP?? #beardburnsurvivor #marriedlifebelike #beardburn #fyp #explore #skincarerecommendations #helpmeplease #SOS #meangirlsound #thatwasonetime ? original sound – Juanjo Cristiani

OUCH. The writer at BuzzFeed wanted to know more – like, is this just a thing for Olivia or have others experienced it too?

After speaking with Olivia and getting the details of her own story, I did a quick TikTok search around “beard kissing infection” on my own and discovered that this was a common search on TikTok with dozens of videos with millions of views discussing this phenomenon. Clearly, this is a new fear unlocked for many!

General & Cosmetic Dermatologist, Leah Ansell, MD, FAAD, explained to BuzzFeed how something like this happens, sharing, “Anything rough or irritating to the skin can cause a breakdown of the skin barrier. Rough beards, for example, can be abrasive to sensitive facial skin. When healthy oils and the protective top layers of skin are eroded, this allows for inflammation and even potentially bacteria or yeast entry into the skin.”

So– if ya have sensitive skin, or are about to hook up with someone from OBC Dating who does, consider beard length and stubble, and if it’s gonna cause a real icky reaction.