I've dealt with it for 15 years; I've known what it was called for about half that time. I'm new to this site, and it's great to not feel alone after so long. It's also great to read all the advice and success here.

I've discovered some of the things I can do for myself, but never thought that I could find help elsewhere. I've learned to manage it enough to keep notice-ability down, but it only goes so far when you pick your beard away. Knowing more has thankfully removed a lot of the shame associated with it, and that is were y'all come in! All of your sharing makes a difference with others of us!

As a side note, I could shave my beard, but I already shave my head due to natural hair recession. Not willing to do both at the moment.