Master Pseudofolliculitis Barbae with Picmonic for Medicine

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is inflammation of follicular facial skin, especially in the beard area.

This disorder is related to shaving, which is why it is known as razor bumps. Shaving sharpens the ends of the hairs, which makes them curve back into the skin and causes ingrown hairs.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae present in the cheeks, jawline, and neck.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is most commonly found in African-American males.

The lesions that may be seen in pseudofolliculitis barbae are papules and pustules.

Patients with pseudofolliculitis barbae may experience pruritus.

With pseudofolliculitis barbae, lesions can be painful due to inflammation.

Treatment for this condition includes avoiding shaving and letting the beard grow. Doing so will help to prevent ingrown hair that can induce pseudofolliculitis barbae.

Topical clindamycin helps treat possible contamination from normal skin flora, which may be involved in the inflammation of pseudofolliculitis barbae.

In cases of pseudofolliculitis barbae, low-potency steroids help reduce inflammation in patients.

In treating pseudofolliculitis barbae, a topical retinoid acts as a keratolytic.