Marine Corps Policy MCO 6310.1C - PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE Grooming standards play a vital role in the promotion of good order and discipline. While beards are not normally authorized, commanders may allow facial hair, per reference (a), when a medical officer has determined that shaving is temporarily harmful to the Marine's health. PFB, also known as shaving or razor bumps, is a chronic skin condition caused by shaving. By following the protocol contained in enclosure (1), PFB can often be managed to minimize its effects and allow shaving in compliance with grooming standards. Commanders should be aware that the condition can recur even after successful initial treatment when mission factors prevent strict adherence to PFB maintenance care. In this situation, the Marine may require additional treatment to include laser treatment. Enclosure (1) describes the treatment protocols and the time periods medical will recommend to the command that the Marine be excused from shaving. For those cases where a permanent "no shave" status is recommended by a medical officer, reference (b) describes administrative actions that may be considered. Permanent variance from the established grooming standards for any reason, including medical, will not normally be accepted. MCO 1900.16 CH2 - SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL (SHORT TITLE: MARCORSEPMAN) To notify all on the distribution list of the revision to this Order and to update regulations and policies on separations and retirements. MARADMIN 124/25 - UNIFORM AND GROOMING STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS This MARADMIN provides interim guidance and announces upcoming policy changes regarding exceptions to policy for uniform and grooming standards based on a medical condition. Documentation NAVMC 11803 - PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) GROOMING ACCOMODATIONS (Download by "Right Clicking" and "Save Link As") When modified facial grooming standards are authorized, NAVMC 11803 will be used to document the modification and must be carried by the Marine at all times.
For questions pertaining to UNIFORM & GROOMING MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO MEDICAL CONDITIONS, please contact Manpower Military Policy (MPO) Branch: Email: SMB_HQMC_MPO@usmc.mil Phone: 703-784-9371 /9372