Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

    March 2014 in “ Dermatologic clinics ”
    Andrew F. Alexis, Candrice Heath, Rebat M. Halder
    Studysummary This article discusses the causes, development, treatment, and prevention strategies for pseudofolliculitis barbae and folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, but reports no new clinical results.
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