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Glossary Pseudofolliculitis 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 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”

This review covers the history, incidence, and treatment options for pseudofolliculitis barbae and presents new data, but reports no new clinical results.

research Pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne keloidalis nuchae

66 citations , October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics”

Excision and laser techniques can effectively treat acne keloidalis nuchae.

research Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

49 citations , March 2014 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This article discusses the causes, development, treatment, and prevention strategies for pseudofolliculitis barbae and folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, but reports no new clinical results.

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”

This study found that adding topical eflornithine to hair laser treatment significantly reduced hair counts and inflammatory papules more effectively than laser therapy alone in treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.

research Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae with the diode laser

25 citations , January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy”

This report describes an African-American woman with pseudofolliculitis barbae, hirsutism, and associated postinflammatory hyperpigmentation who was effectively treated with a diode laser.

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User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

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