title: The causes and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Crutchfield
mesh_terms: D005145:Face; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012535:Scalp