Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects people who have curly or thick facial hair. [1] . It occurs when hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation, redness, and bumps. [2][3] This can lead to ingrown hairs, scarring, and skin discoloration.

2019年4月16日 · What is pseudofolliculitis barbae? Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a common inflammatory reaction of the hair follicle, most often on the face as a result of shaving. Also known as “razor bumps” or “shaving bumps”, it can also occur on any site where hair is shaved or plucked, including the axilla, pubic area, and legs.

2025年1月22日 · Pseudofolliculitis barbae (pseudofolliculitis of the beard), often colloquially referred to as "razor bumps," "shave bumps," or "ingrown hairs," is a common cutaneous condition that develops as a result of the removal of facial hair.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of follicular and perifollicular skin characterized by papules, pustules, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It occurs more frequently in men of African and Asian descent. The etiology of PFB is multifactorial.

2025年2月4日 · Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), most often known as razor bumps, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused primarily by removal of hair and most commonly facial hair. Although it typically affects the beard area, it can also develop in other areas where hair is frequently shaved or plucked, such as the armpits, groin, and legs.

2016年10月14日 · PFB is usually characterized by small, painful papules and pustules, but it may progress to scarring and keloid formation in some individuals. Most patients can successfully manage PFB by altering their grooming habits and using …

2016年5月22日 · Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is an inflammatory condition of the beard area, with a high prevalence in men of subequatorial African ancestry and, to a much lesser extent, Indo-Europeans. But it can affect both men and women of all ethnicities.

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is a chronic inflammation of hair-bearing areas of the skin caused by ingrown hairs that develop after shaving or plucking. This condition is more often seen in individuals with curly hair on the beard area and nape of the neck. What causes it?

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a common dermatologic disorder of the hair follicles that occurs most often in African American men who shave.

2010年1月1日 · Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic, irritating, and potentially disfiguring condition that develops as a result of attempts to eliminate hair from the beard area, usually by shaving.