Pseudofolliculitis

Question: I have pseudofolliculitis barbae condition in my legs and pubic area. What can I treat this? What medical products can I use ? Can i make this stop forever?

Answer: Hello, I'm not sure about the previous reference to your 'beard.' If you're acquainted with the rather complicated language in this area, you know that pseudo-folliculitis barbae is a condition of septic spots caused by ingrowing curly hairs, and folliculitis barbae proper is an infection of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial germ. The two are easily confused. It's unusual for a lady to get pseudo-folliculitis barbae, are you quite sure that's what it is? Hope this is of some help. Best wishes, Belliger (retired uk gp)

Question: how to cure Pseudofolliculitis barbae on back of head, not neck, but above hairline from getting bald fades? I have had this for months and I really don't want to go waste money on a doctor for them to tell me go to Walmart and buy some over the counter medicine. I have a group of these bumps on the back of my head and as of now its scabbing. I NEED HELP! IDK WHAT TO DO!

Answer: Your condition looks like acne keloidalis.If psedofolliculitis try mupirocin containing cream and stop shaving that area until everything clears.

Question: How can you treat pseudofolliculitis barbae keloid??? I got mulitiple bumps on the back of my head and I wanna get them off as soon as possible

Answer: I maybe wrong, but isn't this just ingrown hairs? Don't cut all the way down, if they stay outside of the skin, they won't become ingrown. Talk to a dermatologist about it.

Question: what can i use to cure pseudofolliculitis barbae? please help have tried a number of medications

Answer: Many male relatives in my extended family have suffered from this condition in which the beard hairs grow back into/under the skin and become painfully infected spots. You don't mention which medications you've tried so far. You might want to talk with a dermatologist about trying a course of antibiotics by mouth, in conjunction with a topical antibiotic applied directly on the skin. When things calm down, then you might want to try a using with a depilatory cream, instead of a razor. (One brand is called "Magic Shave") If all else fails, your could try growing out a beard, so that the hairs are no longer short/sharp enough to grow back into the skin. My 2 cousins played football in HS and their Dr. thought that maybe wearing a helmet so much of the time might have contributed to the problem in some way. Curiously, when they graduated and stopped playing football so often, the condition did improve, somewhat.

Question: Pseudofolliculitis for women? I'm a female and get this in my bikini area. It's when after shaving, the hair follicles become inflamed and trap the hair under the skin, causing red bumps to appear. I only get this in my bikini area and no where else. I use new, good razors, I keep the area clean, I use men's bump products and they work great... but I feel really weird about it. No women's products work as effectively as men's products, but I still feel like a weirdo buying them. Just wondering if there any other girls out there with the same condition...

Answer: I am a guy and i do not shave my "speedo zone", but i am also at least by what my college taken state issued IQ test says, a genius, so, about your bikini area. Contrary to popular thought, not all men find vaginal pubic hair unattractive, and if you aren't sexually active, and are simply looking to clean up for a bikini, then you have even less to worry about having "stubble" and if you shave, or trim up by a method that leaves "stubble" then you will not be having the hair shaved off under your skin, and therefore it would not be being trapped under your skin And if your pubic hair is particularly dense, long, or both, (AKA "Bushy"), and that is why you shave, then just trim it up with pair of scissors that you buy specifically for the task, make sure that they have a rounded tip on them, so they aren't cutting your skin, and and lastly if you want to keep shaving,and the men's anti-razor bump formula is working for you, just buy it, and if someone ask, you can just say "I am buying it for my boyfriend"

Question: Uncomfortable Shave-Pseudofolliculitis? Every shave is uncomfortable for me even when I do everything right (single blade, Aveeno Shave Gel, cooling balm, shave every other day) and I still get red dots and bumps. I finally figured out that in certain areas my hair lies flat instead of growing straight out. It's not an ingrown hair. Other than exfoliating, using a towell, and steaming, none have worked. Does anyone know any good ways to make ALL of your facial hair stand straight up prior to shaving for an easy shave?

Answer: I give myself a close shave every second day so I don't have to subject myself to it daily. I use the double-edge Gillette disposable razors, NOT the pivot, as they catch, but the kind with the little white buffer zone piece on the head. Put hot water in the sink, and take a wash cloth and soak it, wring out, then vigourously rub your face (well, not THAT vigourously) with the wet wash cloth so that all of your beard has been agitated in every direction, circular-like. That brings the hairs up. Then apply the water to your face to make a wet base for your cream. I use Lubriderm unscented hand cream, believe it or not, as a shaving cream, and the razor just glides, and I rarely cut myself or get razor burn. Just apply enough to your hand to shave comfortably, and spread on your beard, again applying in all directions to agitate the beard. It feels good, it's non-allergenic, it's not scented, and it washes off--and it's cheaper than shaving cream. If you leave some on, that's okay, because it's meant to be left on skin anyway. Shave up from your neck to your chin, holding the skin taut, the same direction over your Adam's apple, and down on your face. For your jaw area, shave in both directions horizontally to get the rest of the hairs. This is how I must shave based on the hair growth direction and area of skin. I've used electric razors, but I don't like them because you don't get nearly as close a shave, and they catch on every little skin imperfection. This is how I do if from years of trial and error. Try it, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Question: Shaving Question-Any daily shavers from the military have any suggestions to get a clean shave w/o breakouts? I was curious as to what any military affiliations' protocol is for PFB (pseudofolliculitis barbae) or basically ingrown hairs or razor burn for personnel who must shave daily. I am not in the military, but I figured someone in it, has been it, or a dermatologist doctor in the military could give me the best advice. Thanks.

Answer: Some are able to obtain a shaving profile while in the Army for this condition. Generally, you must still keep the beard closely trimmed. If you have a shaving profile, you are limited in what training and assignments you may be eligible for.

Question: pseudofolliculitis barbae!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? I have a few on the back of my neck and its common for BLACK men to get them and I tried everything even letting my hair grow all the way to get rid of them. Does anyone know to get ride of them? Witch hazel,winter green alcohol,etc

Answer: I believe these are caused by the hair being curly and growing where they are not supposed to, it then irritates the area. I imagine the best treatment would be something that would stop the hair from even growing like a laser treatment.

Question: Hair problem? I have a hair condition called Pseudofolliculitis barbae. I have cury hair in a spot guys only have. My parents don't aprove of me shaving my area but I did it anyway. Now my area is irritated and I'm afriad of infection. What can I do to fix my problem while not letting my parents know. I really need help and FAST. Thank you for your support.

Answer: There is an over the counter triple topical ointment that has 3 antibiotics in it. I have used it for years on all sorts of skin infections. It comes under numerous names. Go to your local drug store and ask the pharmacist to point out the topical triple antibiotic that they carry and you will get rid of any skin infection

Question: Hi,i have what is called pseudofolliculitis babrbae..What is the best and trusted dermatology site? i've tried several treatment modalities from systemic antibiotics,topical steroids and topical antibiotics but with no noticeable effect..so any 1 can help please??

Answer: My preferred source is the Mayo Clinic. However, to give you a greater variety of top facilities, I attached a link I suggest you save. It has links to a wide variety of top sites including the Mayo Clinic. I'm surprised that this condition is so persistent with you. Most are fairly easily resolved. You may know everything about this condition already but I'm enclosing a descriptive quote from the Mayo Clinic website: "Pseudofolliculitis barbae. Self-care measures are the best treatments for this condition. Shaving with an electric razor, which doesn't cut as closely as a razor blade does, can help. If you do use a blade, massage your beard area with a warm, moist washcloth or facial sponge to lift the hairs so that they can be cut more easily. Use a shaving gel instead of cream, and shave in the direction of the hair growth. When you're finished, rinse thoroughly with warm water and apply a moisturizing after-shave. If these measures don't help, your doctor may prescribe the acne medication tretinoin (Retin-A)."

Question: Can you get pseudofolliculitis barbae without shaving? If someone has never shaved their face before can they get pseudofolliculitis barbae?

Answer: Yes. If your hair is curly, and it's time for your beard to grow, you can get pseudofolliculitis barbae. The reason for the condition is curly hair not breaking the skin's surface. This causes real problems. When I was on active duty, I saw a lot of marines get discharged because they could not shave clean.