Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

What is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae?

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a skin disorder which is very rare. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder occurring primarily in Black men. If curly beard hairs are cut too short, they may curve back into the skin and cause inflammation. Pseudofolliculitis pubis is a similar condition occurring after pubic hair is shaved. It is an inflammatory reaction to ingrown facial hairs. It is more common in people with curly hair and predominantly affects black males who shave. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a type of folliculitis . It also known as shaving rash or razor bumps.

How Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is treated?

There is no medical cure for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae can be controlled with strong medications. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae sometimes gets better on its own and can even disappear completely after a few years. Here are some treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae:

Use a polyester skin-cleansing pad twice a day. Or, use a moisturising shaving foam.
When you resume shaving, use a single blade razor. Double blade razors cut the hairs too short allowing them to grow in.
Alternatively, use electric hair clippers or a razor with an attachment that leaves the cut hairs long. Aim to have a 5 o'clock shadow immediately after shaving.
Shave in the direction of the follicle, not against it. Do not stretch the skin.
Trials have been carried out using some topical medications (tretinoin and topical antibiotics). These may be helpful and can be discussed with your doctor.
Occasionally a course of oral antibiotics may be required.
If the above measures fail, accept that you have to grow a beard! In certain occupations where beardedness is not approved of, a medical certificate may help.

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