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GlossaryPseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)

condition where shaved hair re-enters skin, causing bumps

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), commonly known as razor bumps, is a condition where hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation and bumps. It is particularly prevalent in individuals with curly hair and can lead to discomfort, hyperpigmentation, and sometimes secondary infections if not properly managed.

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research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer

December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)”

Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.

research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on Hair Keratin Dimer

October 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)”

Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.

research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Current Treatment Options

21 citations, April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”

The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends

96 citations, 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.

research Topical Eflornithine Hydrochloride Improves the Effectiveness of Standard Laser Hair Removal for Treating Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

26 citations, January 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Eflornithine cream makes laser hair removal more effective for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.

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