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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.
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January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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