Pseudofolliculitis of the Beard: eMedicine Dermatology

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Pseudofolliculitis of the Beard: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) or shaving bumps is a foreign body inflammatory reaction involving papules and pustules. It primarily affects curly haired males who shave.1 Pseudofolliculitis barbae can also affect some white men and hirsute black ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Infection, Men's Health

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 10:15 pm By:

Health_SS Susan S

Shaving bumps are common to most men, but some men have a propensity to develop secondary infections. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ahEBMh

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Tinea Barbae: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Tinea barbae is a superficial dermatophyte infection that is limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck and occurs almost exclusively in older adolescent and adult males. The clinical presentation of tinea barbae includes ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Tinea barbae, or folliculitis, is inflammation in the hair follicles. Folliculitis can occur anywhere on the body. http://bit.ly/akadRJ

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