Pseudofolliculitis barbae

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) is a common condition of the beard area occurring in African American men and other people with curly hair. is a foreign-body inflammatory reaction surrounding ingrown facial hair, which results from shaving. During its time that it has been around other names have been given to it.

If you have severe pseudofolliculitis barbae, ask your doctor whether a prolonged course of tetracycline or one of its derivatives would be suitable for you. It is the blade shaving that is the main culprit, since it causes the hair ends to sharpen.

Washing the beard area with Lever 2000 soap using a Buf-Puf helps raise the hairs from under the skin and prevents them from growing back into the skin. This should be done twice a day. Buf-Pufs are available without a prescription at your local drug store.

Alternatively, use electric hair clippers or a razor with an attachment that leaves the cut hairs long. Use a polyester skin-cleansing pad twice a day. Or, use a moisturising shaving foam. Use of an electric shaver will help the condition because it does not cut as close as blades do.

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