Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

The document reviewed various treatments for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), a condition common in individuals with curly hair, particularly African American men. It highlighted that daily shaving, especially when combined with glycolic acid, significantly reduced PFB lesions, with a study showing a 60% reduction in lesions after 12 weeks in 11 men. Topical eflornithine applied twice daily for 16 weeks reduced ingrown hairs by 44% and improved PFB in 9 out of 11 men. Laser treatments, including ruby, alexandrite, and Nd:YAG lasers, also showed promise in reducing PFB lesions. The document concluded that a combination of ideal shaving regimens, topical treatments, and laser use could maximize treatment efficacy while minimizing adverse events and costs.