The causes and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae, commonly referred to as "razor bumps" or "ingrown hairs," is a papular and pustular, foreign body inflammatory reaction that can affect any individual who has curly hair and who shaves. This condition is a particular nuisance to African-Americans. This report will discuss the causes of pseudofolliculitis barbae and present a systematic approach to treatment.
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
D005145:Face; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012535:Scalp