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GlossaryPseudofolliculitis Barbae

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 Cutis: A Vexing Disorder of Hair Growth

9 citations, September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.

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 Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis With a Pulsed Infrared Laser

47 citations, November 2000 in “Archives of dermatology”

Pulsed infrared laser can effectively reduce symptoms of pseudofolliculitis barbae.

research A Prickly Problem: Persistent Itchy Bumps on Cheeks and Neck in a 45-Year-Old African American Man

May 2006 in “The American journal of medicine”

The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.

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