TLDR Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
The article "Pseudofolliculitis cutis: a vexing disorder of hair growth" discussed the challenges and characteristics of pseudofolliculitis cutis, a condition commonly affecting individuals with curly hair, particularly African American men. The disorder is caused by hair growing back into the skin, leading to inflammation and bumps resembling acne. The authors, T.J. Jasterzbski and R.A. Schwartz from Rutgers University, highlighted the social and psychological impact of the condition, as well as the need for effective treatment strategies. They emphasized the importance of preventive measures, such as proper shaving techniques and the use of topical treatments, to manage and alleviate symptoms.
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May 2012 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
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January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.
June 2018 Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
April 2018 Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
December 2015 in “Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis” A patient experienced long-lasting hair loss after using acitretin for psoriasis.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's hair generally gets thinner and less dense starting in their mid-thirties, with hair loss becoming more common as they age due to both genetics and environment.
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
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January 1994 in “McGraw-Hill eBooks” Many hair loss conditions can be treated.
