title: Pseudofolliculitis barbae. No 'pseudoproblem'.
abstract: Pseudofolliculitis barbae possibly affects 45% of all black servicemen and is a source of much misunderstanding and social unrest in the military. A recent study of 96 cases of pseudofolliculitis barbae has elucidated a successful shaving technique. It employs a 30-day period of beard regrowth to eliminate ingrown hairs, twice-daily use of a new polyester skin-cleansing pad, and use of solely electric hair clippers for facial hair removal. Ninety-six percent of those using this technique could thereafter conform to the Air Force grooming code.
mesh_terms: D044383:Black People; D002680:Chin; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008887:Military Medicine; D014481:United States; D001741:Black or African American