RazorPseudo folliculitisBumpsBarber'sNuchaeTinea BarbaeSuperficial folliculitisInflammationBacterial FolliculitisIngrown hairShaveInfectionBacteriaIrritant folliculitisPerioral dermatitisIrritationPseudomonas folliculitisScalpEosinophilic folliculitisPityrosporumSycosisDarkerAffects2020EtiologyBeard areaHairsFolliclePiliPubisMildNoninfectiousConditionDermatitisStaphylococcusStaphylococcalTreatmentItchInflammatoryCommonExposure
Razor17
- Mechanical factors that typically trigger irritant folliculitis include hair removal by razor, waxing, electrolysis, and by plucking. (wikipedia.org)
- Are ingrown hairs the same as razor bumps or pseudofolliculitis? (medicinenet.com)
- One type of ingrown hair is pseudofolliculitis, also called ' razor bumps ,' in which small red bumps appear on the beard area (lower face and neck) and may flare with repeat shaving. (medicinenet.com)
- Some people with curly hair, especially black men, have an adverse response to shaving called pseudo folliculitis barbae, or "razor bumps" due to ingrown hairs . (executive-shaving.co.uk)
- Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae). (sandybook.in)
- Razor burn is also called pseudofolliculitis barbae, razor bumps and shaving rash. (wildly-natural-skin-care.com)
- These are examples of infected and superinfected razor bump, and razor burn (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae) conditions. (wetbrushelectricshaver.com)
- Many different things can cause underarm bumps, but Cassandra wants to specifically speak about pseudofolliculitis barbae (aka razor bumps). (cassandrabankson.com)
- There's also folliculitis barbae, and that's a little different because it's normally caused by bacteria which can happen if you keep your razor in the shower. (cassandrabankson.com)
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps) doesn't have the same bacteria, and it doesn't center around infection. (cassandrabankson.com)
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) - PFB, or razor bumps, is a common condition in which the regrowing hair, after shaving, curves back towards and pierces the skin resulting in a pustule or papule. (usedlasers.com)
- Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis barbae) is a condition that largely affects African American men who shave. (lakeviewderm.com)
- Many well-groomed men who wear short beards may, in fact, have Pseudo folliculitis (Razor Burns). (lakeviewderm.com)
- Razor rash, also known as razor burn or pseudofolliculitis barbae, is a mild skin irritation that occurs after shaving. (dadangoray.com)
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (Razor Bumps): Due to the curly nature of hair in people with dark skin, shaving can sometimes lead to ingrown hairs, resulting in razor bumps and inflammation. (darkskinlaser.com)
- Razor bumps, medically known as pseudofolliculitis barbae , are common. (razorbumps.com)
- Razor bumps, also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem for men and women of all skin types. (212skin.com)
Pseudo folliculitis2
- This is clinically known as pseudo folliculitis barbae. (bestbodyshaver.com)
- These conditions can become secondarily infected with bacteria as a result," she says, adding that men who suffer from "turned-in hair bumps" (also known as pseudo folliculitis barbae) might see this condition get worse, as well. (themanual.com)
Bumps3
- When hair follicles become irritated, folliculitis can occur, causing redness and swelling in the form of bumps. (today.com)
- We mentioned pseudofolliculitis barbae which are those bumps that appear after shaving. (cassandrabankson.com)
- Instances of folliculitis , a condition prompted by bacterial interference, manifest as irritable red bumps encircling the hair follicles. (shaventheory.com)
Barber's2
- This includes Pseudofolliculitis barbae (bacterial folliculitis that occurs after shaving or when the beard hair curls into the skin), Tinea barbae (caused by a fungus), Barber's itch, hot tub folliculitis or hot tub dermatitis. (skin-care-health.org)
- Tinea barbae is a close cousin of barber's itch, but is caused by a fungus. (skin-care-health.org)
Nuchae2
- Pseudofolliculitis nuchae , a related condition, occurs on the back of the neck, often along the posterior hairline, when curved hairs are cut short and allowed to grow back into the skin. (explained.today)
- Curved hair that is cut short then grows back into the skin to form a similar condition called folliculitis keloidalis nuchae (FKN), which occurs on the back of the neck and hairline. (viplaserclinicmedspa.com)
Tinea Barbae1
- Tinea Barbae -- 11. (nshealth.ca)
Superficial folliculitis4
- In superficial folliculitis, the inflammation is restricted to the infundibular aspect of the follicle, whereas in deep folliculitis the inflammation not only involves the deeper aspect of the follicle, it also extends into the surrounding dermis. (medscape.com)
- Deep folliculitis can eventuate from chronic lesions of superficial folliculitis or from lesions that are manipulated, and may ultimately result in scarring. (medscape.com)
- Those who are seen, more often have either recurrent or persistent superficial folliculitis or deep folliculitis. (medscape.com)
- As mentioned, there are several types of superficial folliculitis causes (also called Bockhart impetigo). (skin-care-health.org)
Inflammation5
- Irritant folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicle. (wikipedia.org)
- Irritant folliculitis is a type of folliculitis, an inflammation of the hair follicle, not caused by infection. (wikipedia.org)
- Folliculitis refers to inflammation of the hair follicle. (medscape.com)
- Inflammation of ingrown hair, also known as pseudofolliculitis, may cause pustules that look like acne. (swiftwatermedical.com)
- Folliculitis: Inflammation of hair follicles can result in dark spots or keloid scars in people with dark skin, especially if the condition becomes chronic. (darkskinlaser.com)
Bacterial Folliculitis2
- Bacterial folliculitis. (sandybook.in)
- Bacterial folliculitis treatment in particular will include a variation of oral or topical antibiotics and antibacterial skin washes with benzoyl peroxide, "Phisoderm," or chlorhexidine. (sandybook.in)
Ingrown hair3
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae can further be divided into two types of ingrown hair s: transfollicular and extrafollicular. (explained.today)
- Ingrown hair, also known as Pseudofolliculitis barbae, is caused when the hair is cut below the skin while shaving, waxing or using other means of hair removal. (beautisecrets.com)
- In some cases, the infection may develop into extreme case of folliculitis, i.e. a blister may get formed due to ingrown hair, which contains pus and bleeds too. (beautisecrets.com)
Shave1
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a minor disease affecting essentially only and almost all Negroes who shave. (nih.gov)
Infection5
- Folliculitis is the painful infection of the hair follicles that can be treated with home remedies. (sandybook.in)
- Folliculitis home remedies are very important to help treat the irritating bacterial skin infection. (sandybook.in)
- Folliculitis and skin abscesses are pus-filled pockets in the skin resulting from bacterial infection. (msdmanuals.com)
- Folliculitis is an infection of a hair follicle. (msdmanuals.com)
- Bacteria can then take over and cause an infection known as folliculitis , which leads to the development of a cyst. (healthline.com)
Bacteria5
- Hot tub folliculitis is caused by pseudomonas bacteria, which is found in many places, including hot tubs and heated pools in which the chlorine and pH levels aren't well-regulated. (sandybook.in)
- When a hair follicle is damaged, a type of skin abscess can form, allowing folliculitis causes such as bacteria (usually Staphylococcus aureus) and fungus to enter the skin. (skin-care-health.org)
- Folliculitis typically gets infected by staph bacteria or Pseudomonas (bacteria) as well. (skin-care-health.org)
- Hot tub folliculitis (pseudomonas folliculitis): Folliculitis can be caused by exposure to bacteria in a heated pool such as a whirlpool or hot tub. (skin-care-health.org)
- It harbors mold and bacteria that you could get under your arm and cause folliculitis barbae. (cassandrabankson.com)
Irritant folliculitis5
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a type of irritant folliculitis in the beard area. (wikipedia.org)
- Sunlight, and prolonged pressure such as sitting on one's bottom for long periods of time, may also trigger irritant folliculitis. (wikipedia.org)
- Irritant folliculitis may occur following the use of some medications or contact with irritant chemicals such as cutting fluids and coal tar. (wikipedia.org)
- Tight hair styles may cause irritant folliculitis on the scalp. (wikipedia.org)
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae ( PFB ) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects men who have curly or coarse facial hair. (explained.today)
Perioral dermatitis1
- Types include pseudofolliculitis barbae and perioral dermatitis. (wikipedia.org)
Irritation3
- Folliculitis and perifolliculitis can occur independently or together as a result of follicular disruption and irritation. (medscape.com)
- Where folliculitis barbae is caused by viral or bacterial infections, pseudofolliculitis is created by irritation from shaving and ingrown hairs. (explained.today)
- Plucking may cause skin irritation, folliculitis and scarring. (viplaserclinicmedspa.com)
Pseudomonas folliculitis1
- Hot tub folliculitis (pseudomonas folliculitis). (sandybook.in)
Scalp4
- This is found mainly in the bearded area (barbae) but may occur in other hairy locations such as the scalp, axilla, or pubic areas where shaving is done ( 1 ). (unboundmedicine.com)
- Folliculitis is actually a type of acne breakout, or skin abscess.You can have the condition anywhere on the body where there is hair, but it is most common on the face, scalp, armpits, back, chest, neck, thighs, and buttocks. (sandybook.in)
- Folliculitis is commonly seen on the scalp, resulting in pus filled abscesses. (skin-care-health.org)
- The patient is otherwise healthy, with no history of facial or back acne, pseudofolliculitis barbae , or dissecting scalp folliculitis . (medscape.com)
Eosinophilic folliculitis1
- The cause of eosinophilic folliculitis isn't known. (sandybook.in)
Pityrosporum3
- however, Malassezia ( Pityrosporum ) folliculitis tends to occur more often in adolescents, presumably because of the increased activity of their sebaceous glands. (medscape.com)
- Pityrosporum (pit-ih-ROS-puh-rum) folliculitis. (sandybook.in)
- Pityrosporum Folliculitis -- 10. (nshealth.ca)
Sycosis1
- Sycosis barbae. (sandybook.in)
Darker1
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae usually affects men with darker skin. (skin-care-health.org)
Affects1
- Pseudofolliculitis affects both men and women and can develop anywhere on the body that is consistently shaven. (swiftwatermedical.com)
20201
- 2020. https://im.unboundmedicine.com/medicine/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/1688866/all/Pseudofolliculitis_Barbae. (unboundmedicine.com)
Etiology3
- The type of inflammatory cells varies depending on the etiology of the folliculitis and/or the stage at which the biopsy specimen was obtained. (medscape.com)
- To our knowledge, the literature is currently lacking an adequate description of the etiology of laser-induced folliculitis or strategies to prevent and manage it. (jcadonline.com)
- To our knowledge, no authors have discussed the etiology of laser-induced folliculitis or strategies to prevent and manage it. (jcadonline.com)
Beard area1
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae may be distinguished from infectious causes folliculitis of the beard area by the absence of fever and lymphadenopathy and the tendency to be more diffuse than localised. (wikipedia.org)
Hairs2
- We discuss management strategies and the possible mechanism of onset, as well as hypothesize that the mechanism driving laser-induced folliculitis is similar to that seen with pseudofolliculitis barbae, as the nidus for the inflammatory response appeared to be the hairs undergoing extrusion through the skin. (jcadonline.com)
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), aka Ingrown Hairs. (darkskinlaser.com)
Follicle5
- Folliculitis is defined histologically as the presence of inflammatory cells within the wall and ostia of the hair follicle, creating a follicular-based pustule. (medscape.com)
- An injury (from shaving, rough clothes or blockages caused by sweat, makeup, etc) to the hair follicle causes it to get infected and result in folliculitis. (sandybook.in)
- Folliculitis is a type of small skin abscess that involves the hair follicle. (msdmanuals.com)
- Folliculitis symptoms include the appearance of a white follicle or pimple located at the base of one or more strands of hair. (skin-care-health.org)
- The itch may be folliculitis and is the result of many things, including friction from your clothes, shaving or the blocking of a follicle. (skin-care-health.org)
Pili1
- In patients known to develop this adverse effect or those with hair features potentially more prone to developing folliculitis (i.e. curly, coarse hair or pili multigemini), it might be reasonable to treat with prophylactic doxycycline and topical steroids along with gentle washing techniques to assist in depilation. (jcadonline.com)
Pubis1
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is most common on the face, but it can also happen on other parts of the body where hair is shaved or plucked, especially areas where hair is curly and the skin is sensitive, such as genital shaving (more properly termed pseudofolliculitis pubis or PFP). (explained.today)
Mild2
- 1,4 While most cases of folliculitis are mild and self-limited, it is an inconvenient adverse reaction and might discourage patients from seeking laser therapy again. (jcadonline.com)
- Some people develop mild folliculitis in areas subjected to moisture and friction, such as areas under sports equipment or on the buttocks. (msdmanuals.com)
Noninfectious2
- Acne represents a noninfectious form of folliculitis. (medscape.com)
- there are many noninfectious types of folliculitis, too.2 Remember, some people like those with diabetes or a weak immune system could be more prone to developing folliculitis than others. (sandybook.in)
Condition5
- Acne , dry skin and folliculitis are more likely causes of the condition. (myhirsutism.com)
- There is also a condition called folliculitis barbae . (explained.today)
- This condition, sometimes called "hot tub folliculitis" or "hot tub dermatitis," is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa . (msdmanuals.com)
- Individuals that frequently contract folliculitis may require frequent use of anti-bacterial soaps and shampoos to control the condition. (skin-care-health.org)
- The production of Keratosis folliculitis, a condition in which hair becomes prone to small follicular papules, is considerably decreased when hair growth is stopped. (swiftwatermedical.com)
Dermatitis1
- This type of folliculitis is referred to as either hot tub dermatitis or hot tub folliculitis. (skin-care-health.org)
Staphylococcus1
- People who live in crowded conditions, have poor hygiene or chronic skin diseases, or whose nasal passages contain Staphylococcus are more likely to have repeat episodes of folliculitis or skin abscesses. (msdmanuals.com)
Staphylococcal1
- This review aims at describing clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical features of major pyodermitis: impetigo, ecthyma, erysipelas, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome and folliculitis. (scielo.br)
Treatment6
- however, some patients develop a folliculitis after treatment, which can limit utility. (jcadonline.com)
- He was prescribed fluocinonide 0.05% cream to be applied twice daily to the treatment area to help prevent the folliculitis he experienced after the first treatment. (jcadonline.com)
- In acute cases, folliculitis is thought to be minor, and treatment may not be necessary. (sandybook.in)
- Cases caused by water such as hot tub folliculitis will usually heal with no treatment. (skin-care-health.org)
- The LightSheer's excellent safety profile for all skin types including the darkest skin, makes it a safe, effective and revolutionary alternative for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. (usedlasers.com)
- Aerolase before and after folliculitis barbae treatment. (darkskinlaser.com)
Itch1
- If you have tender pimples that itch or burn with a hair in the center, it is most likely folliculitis. (sandybook.in)
Inflammatory1
- When folliculitis is slow to heal, your doctor may recommend prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or antihistamines to relieve itching or pain. (sandybook.in)
Common1
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae is more common in People of Color. (healthline.com)
Exposure1
- Some people develop folliculitis after exposure to a poorly chlorinated hot tub or whirlpool. (msdmanuals.com)