Navy dermatologists and the Navy Uniform Issues Workplace carried out the most recent periodic assessment of the instruction relating to administration of Sailors recognized with PFB, and took under consideration suggestions from Sailors instantly affected by PFB. This newest replace supplies steering for these Sailors, navy medical care suppliers and commanding officers.
PFB, additionally known as razor bumps, is induced when tightly curled beard hairs, sharpened by shaving, curve again and re-enter the pores and skin, leading to facial irritation, bumps and infections.
The primary on the checklist of updates introduced that Sailors recognized with PFB can be licensed to stipulate or edge their beards.
“We listened to suggestions by Sailors personally affected by PFB and we labored with our medical professionals to refine the Navy’s PFB administration coverage and procedures,” mentioned Robert B. Carroll, head of the Navy Uniform Issues Workplace. “These adjustments instantly mirror the Navy’s dedication to Sailor well being, security and mission readiness within the power.”
With this replace, the Navy may also eradicate the mandate of carrying a facial hair waiver or “no-shave chit” whereas in uniform. Sailors have the choice to take care of a replica of their waiver therapy kind on a private transportable digital machine or a paper copy for comfort in conditions resembling embarking a ship or non permanent obligation assignments the place medical information might not be instantly accessible.
One other main replace to the instruction will make sure that PFB therapy failures aren’t thought of as grounds for a Sailor’s administrative separation. Within the vein of prescribed therapies, Sailors recognized with PFB now not have to think about laser hair discount as a required therapy.
For Sailors whose circumstances don’t enhance with PFB medical therapies, the length between required evaluations will now happen each two years, until prescribed extra often by their navy medical care supplier.
Previous to this newest assessment, the final replace to BUPERS Instruction 1000.22C was launched Oct. 8, 2019. The NAVADMIN saying present PFB program adjustments was launched upfront of BUPERS Instruction replace. The Navy continues to replace grooming requirements and uniform coverage primarily based on Fleet suggestions and route from Navy management.
The Navy Uniform Issues Workplace welcomes suggestions and proposals from Sailors relating to uniform and grooming insurance policies by way of the MyNavy UNIFORMS App or MyNavy Portal. As soon as signed into MNP, choose Skilled Sources, then choose U.S. Navy Uniforms and “Ask the Chiefs.”
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