title: Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae and pseudofolliculitis barbae: are prevention and effective treatment within reach?
abstract: Pseudofolliculitis barbae and folliculitis keloidalis nuchae are chronic follicular disorders disproportionately affecting men of African ancestry. This article explores the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention strategies of these conditions. Effective treatment and prevention of these disorders involves pharmacologic and procedural interventions as well as behavioral modifications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Skin of Color Center, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, 1090 Amsterdam Avenue, Suite 11 B, New York, NY 10025, USA. Electronic address: alexisderm@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alexis
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 1090 Amsterdam Avenue, Suite 11 B, New York, NY 10025, USA.
authors.forename: Candrice R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Heath
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, 2041 Georgia Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC 20060, USA.
authors.forename: Rebat M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Halder
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001461:Barbering; D044383:Black People; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents
keywords: Acne keloidalis nuchae; Ethnic skin; Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae; Ingrown hairs; Pseudofolliculitis barbae; Razor bumps; Skin of color