Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae with the Diode Laser

    January 1999 in “ Journal of cutaneous laser therapy ”
    Paul S. Yamauchi, A. Paul Kelly, Gary Lask
    TLDR Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.
    The document reported a case of pseudofolliculitis barbae and hirsutism in an African-American woman, which was effectively treated using the diode laser. This skin disorder, characterized by inflammatory follicular papules and often accompanied by postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring, can lead to cosmetic disfigurement. The successful treatment with the diode laser highlighted its potential as an effective option for managing this condition.
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