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  Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (pronounced /'suː.dɒ.fɒ.lɪk.kjuːˌliː.tɪs 'bɑː.beɪ/) is a medical term for persistent inflammation caused by shaving.
PFB is most common on the male face, but it can also happen on other parts of the body where hair is shaved or plucked, especially areas where hair is curly and the skin is sensitive, such as genital shaving.
Folliculitis barbae is caused by viral or bacterial infections, where pseudofolliculitis is caused by irritation from shaving and ingrown hairs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pseudofolliculitis_barbae   (370 words)

  
 Folliculitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the bearded area of the face, usually the upper lip.
Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder occurring primarily in men of African extraction.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Folliculitis   (271 words)

  
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Pseudofolliculitis barbae clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service entry; this disorder was not aggravated during peacetime service.
He was again seen in the dermatology clinic for pseudofolliculitis barbae in August 1978 and, in February 1979, was given a chemical depilatory.
While the veteran now contends that he had no preservice problems with pseudofolliculitis barbae, the medical record rather clearly establishes that he did, in fact, have such a problem, described as being "allergic to shaving," and that he had coped with the problem prior to service by growing a beard.
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 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - Information on Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but it may occur to the people at any age.
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is a common disease that is caused by shaving.
The cause of the Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is unknown.
acne-treatment-care.com /skin-disorders/pseudofolliculitis-barbae.htm   (180 words)

  
 Pseudofolliculitis Quality Solutions from 1BodyCare.com
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae American Osteopathic College of Dermatology skin disease database: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is amon condition of the beard area occurring in up to 60% African American men and other people with curly hair.The problem results The hairs then curve back into the skin causing pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is amon condition of the beard area occurring in African American men and other people with curly.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae shaving bumps Patientrmation Pseudofolliculitis barbae shaving bumps Patientrmation Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is amon condition of the beard area occurring in up to 60 The hairs then curve back into the skin causing pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Barbas battled the Charmed Ones in their first year of being witches, and with guidance from her dead mother, Prue Halliwell was able to conquer her fears and finally banish Barbas back to Purgatory.
Barbas was, again, banished back into Purgatory by Prue, with assistance from her sisters, of course.
Barbas was ressurrected by the demonic half of the Tribunal to prosecute the Charmed Ones.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/122/pseudofolliculitis-barbae.html   (1801 words)

  
 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - UPCMedicalDirectory
Bumphree is a treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae, razor bumps, ingrown hairs, razor burn and related hair removal and skin care problems.
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology skin disease database: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is a common condition of the beard area occurring in...
Definition: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is a common condition of the beard area...
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 Crutchfiled Dermatology : Treatments : Pseudofolliculitis barbae
Pseudofolliculitis barbae, commonly referred to as "razor bumps" "shaving 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.
Crutchfield is an expert in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps).
He lectures nationally on the topic and has written the essential medical paper on the treatment of razor bumps, "The causes and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae".
www.crutchfielddermatology.com /treatments/Pseudofolliculitisbarbae   (322 words)

  
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The veteran's pseudofolliculitis is manifested by constant itching, many lesions, and multiple atrophic and hyperpigmented scars, all of which renders him unable to shave.
He was diagnosed as having severe pseudofolliculitis barbae with multiple subcutaneous cysts and scarring.
The examiner stated that the veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae would be a continual problem throughout his life, alleviated to some degree by wearing a beard, and would necessitate intermittent treatment with antibiotics, steroids, and topical medication.
www.va.gov /vetapp/files2/9415405.txt   (929 words)

  
 Skin and Aging   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
irst reported in 1908, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a common inflammatory condition caused by ingrown hairs in the beard area of African-American and Hispanic men who have tightly coiled hair.
African-American women with hirsutism most commonly present with PFB localized to the chin after tweezing, shaving or electrolysis of the hairs.4 Pseudofolliculitis is also seen after shaving other areas of the body and is often observed in the bikini and axilla of women.
Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae with topical glycolic acid: a report of two studies.
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 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - causes, symptoms, Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a skin disorder which is very rare.
Pseudofolliculitis pubis is a similar condition occurring after pubic hair is shaved.
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae sometimes gets better on its own and can even disappear completely after a few years.
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 Folliculitis Barbae
Folliculitis barbae is not acne but it has similarities to acne (pustules and infection).
Folliculitis barbae is a male skin condition that occurs more frequently with particularly curly beard hair.
Folliculitis barbae can be treated with Antibacterial Cleanser (to remove cellular debris, keep follicles open and reduce bacteria) and Glycolic Gel (to remove cellular debris, keep the follicle open and provide residual bacterial control).
www.apresia.com /folliculitis_barbae.htm   (301 words)

  
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In April 1985, severe pseudofolliculitis barbae in the bearded area was noted.
On multiple occasions in service thereafter, the veteran was seen with complaints associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae, which, at times, was characterized as severe.
The medical evidence reveals that pseudofolliculitis barbae, at times severe, was first manifested in service and was diagnosed on the December 1991 VA examination.
www.va.gov /vetapp/files2/9415838.txt   (1037 words)

  
 TruBody Shaving Gel - Shaving Bumps
Pseudofolliculitis barbae, also called "shaving bumps" or "razor bumps," is a condition which occurs in those who have highly curly hair and who shave.
This same phenomenon has been reported in the groin and in the armpit, as well as in the facial beard area.
Aside from pain, tenderness and unsightly lesions, pseudofolliculitis causes difficulty for those who are required to be close shaven as a condition of employment.
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 Pseudofolliculitis barbae: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (pronounced "SOO-doh-fah-lik-you-LIE-tis BAR-bee") is a medical term for persistent inflammation caused by shaving shaving quick summary:
Shaving is the practice of removing body hair using a razor....
Folliculitis barbae is caused by viral or bacterial infections, EHandler: no quick summary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/ps/pseudofolliculitis_barbae.htm   (455 words)

  
 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, or razor bumps, are prevented with Shaver's Choice Skin Care products
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, or razor bumps, are prevented with Shaver's Choice Skin Care products
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is the "acne-like" breakout commonly referred to as "razor bumps" or "shaving bumps".
Skin Therapy work below skin level to straighten and strengthen the hair so that it comes out of the follicle straight and at the same time they are working to soften the skin, which has been a "barrier" to the trapped hairs.
www.shaverschoice.com /Pseudofolliculitis.htm   (216 words)

  
 eMedicine - Pseudofolliculitis of the Beard : Article by Thomas G Greidanus, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Background: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) or shaving bumps is a foreign body inflammatory reaction involving papules and pustules.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae on the neck of a fl man.
Crutchfield CE 3rd: The causes and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
www.emedicine.com /derm/topic354.htm   (2484 words)

  
 Psuedofolliculitis Barbae - Eleven Facts
Ingrown hairs are known as Psuedofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), razor bumps, razor burn, hair bumps, shaving bumps, ingrowns.
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae are more common in men that have tight, curly or wavy hair which is a little coarse.
African-Americans who shave are more likely to suffer from Pseudofolliculitis Barbae due to the curvature of their hair follicles.
www.ingrown-hair-solutions.com /psuedofolliculitis-barbae.html   (258 words)

  
 ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Folliculitis
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder occurring primarily in Black men where the hair of the beard grows into the adjacent hair follicle and forms a small curled mass (aggregation of cells) within the follicle.
Fungal infection of the beard is called tinea barbae.
Ringworm, tinea barbae on the chin: This condition is a fungal infection of the beard area and is often spread by shaving.
www.enlmedical.com /article/000823.htm   (468 words)

  
 Hairfacts: Yamauchi 1999 (diode for pseudofolliculitis)
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a common skin disorder of the beard area that is characterized by the presence of inflammatory follicular papules due to terminal hair shafts re-entering the epidermis.
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring often occur with pseudofolliculitis barbae.
We report a case of pseudofolliculitis barbae and hirsutism with associated postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in an African-American woman who was effectively treated with the diode laser.
www.hairfacts.com /medpubs/diode/yamauchi.html   (107 words)

  
 Hairfacts: Kauvar, 2000 (diode laser for pseudofolliculitis)
BACKGROUND: Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a common disorder in individuals with thick, curly hairs, and treatment options are limited.
Three treatments were performed at 6- to 8-week intervals, and subjects underwent evaluation for improvement in the pseudofolliculitis and the degree of hair reduction.
CONCLUSION: Diode laser treatment is a safe and effective method for improving pseudofolliculitis barbae in patients with skin phototypes I to IV.
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Pseudofolliculitis barbae possibly affects 45% of all fl 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.
www.hairmillion.com /ref-hair-regrowth/hair-regrowth-research-abs3.45.html   (652 words)

  
 Follicare Research, LLC
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps and ingrown hairs) is a common condition of the beard area occurring in up to 60% African American men and other people with curly hair.
The only 100% effective method of coping with PFB is to let the beard area grow unrestricted, which is neither a practical or desirable option.
Pseudofolliculitis of the Beard and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae - Technical Bulletin - TB Med 287, Department of the Army, 1 September 2000
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 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - How to Cure Razor Bumps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a common condition occuring in African American men and other people with curly hair.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae occurs when highly curved hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation and a foreign body reaction.
For a long-term solution to pseudofolliculitis barbae, laser hair removal may be the best option.
www.womensarticles.com /article_37084_23.html   (429 words)

  
 THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 10, Ch. 116, Disorders Of Hair Follicles And Sebaceous Glands
Stiff hair tips penetrate the skin before leaving the follicle, or else leave the follicle, curve, and reenter nearby skin, irritating it (see Plate 116-4).
Pseudofolliculitis of the beard (ingrown hairs) is most frequent in fl men (see Plate 116-5).
The only consistently effective treatment is for the patient to grow a beard.
www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section10/chapter116/116f.htm   (135 words)

  
 How It Works: Lumenis Aesthetic
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) — PFB, or razor bumps, is a common condition in which the regrowing hair, after shaving, curves back towards and pierces the skin resulting in a pustule or papule.
PFB is very prevalent in populations with curly hair, affecting nearly 85% of men of African decent and a growing number of women.
Backed by long-term clinical data, the LightSheer system has the ability to permanently reduce hair growth and treat the entire range of skin colors and hair types, satisfying hundreds of thousands of patients and their providers worldwide.
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 pseudofolliculitis SouanyBot UK
If you suffer from razor bumps or ingrown hairs (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae or PFB), Dermatologists recommend using a single-blade shaver, such as the BIC Classic Sensitive Shaver.
I have in-growing hairs in my beard area which is called pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae): Razor bumps are created when the growing beard hairs exit the skin, curl
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 Razor Bumps - HeadShaver.org
The technical name for razor bumps is pseudofolliculitis barbae (often abbreviated PFB).
Pseudofolliculitis of the Beard - A detailed article on razor bumps, from eMedicine.com.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (shaving bumps) - information for patients - Article (with picture), from the New Zealand DermNet
www.headshaver.org /articles/article_razor_bumps.html   (682 words)

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