pseudofolliculitis barbae

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Follicular papules or pustules provoked by close shaving of the beard area in men. Usually occurs in men with very curly hair.Acnelike lesions that occur mainly on the beard area of men of African heritage. This condition is due to ingrown hairs.A chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the beard area resulting from re-entry of the growing hair into the upper layer of the skin. It can occur in any male with curly hair.Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a medical term for persistent inflammation caused by shaving. The etymology comes from "pseudo" (false) "follicle" (hair) "itis" (inflammation) "barbae" (of the beard). It is also known by the initials PFB or colloquial terms such as "razor bumps."