Epiluminescence dermatoscopy enhanced patient compliance and achieved treatment success in pseudofolliculitis barbae.
SUMMARY A patient presented with recalcitrant pseudofolliculitis barbae and hypertrophic scarring. The use of epiluminescence dermatoscopy rendered clear visualization of U-shaped ingrowing hairs corresponding to the sites of individual papules. Such real-time demonstration led to an attitude change and good compliance with medical advice against over shaving, resulting in a successful treatment outcome.
Chuh
Antonio
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Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong and Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China. achuh@iohk.com
Zawar
Vijay
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D000328:Adult; D046169:Dermoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome