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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 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Review and Update on New Treatment Modalities

22 citations, July 2003 in “Military medicine”

New treatments are available for managing ingrown hair inflammation.

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 Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

1 citations, January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Combining proper shaving, topical treatments, and laser therapy effectively reduces Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.

research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Overview and Treatment Modalities

19 citations, 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.

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).

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