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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 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 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”

These skin conditions in African men need combined medical treatments and lifestyle changes.

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.

research Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae with the diode laser

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

Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.

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community Facial hair loss

in Treatment 5 years ago

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.

community If all these vellus hairs turn terminal I’m gonna be a chewbacca

in Is this regrowth? 91 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.

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