Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Current Treatment Options

    April 2019 in “ Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology ”
    Adebola Ogunbiyi
    Studysummary This article reviews the causes and clinical presentation of pseudofolliculitis barbae, highlighting how genetic susceptibility and hair removal practices contribute to its development, but reports no new research findings.
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