Quantcast In pseudofolliculitis barbae (also called razor bumps or shaving bumps), there are slightly elevated, sometimes pus-filled, lesions in the beard area due to ingrown hairs. Elevations of the skin and pus-filled lesions in the follicles of the beard area are typical of pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor or shaving bumps). This image displays pseudofolliculitis barbae (shaving or razor bumps) in the beard area.
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Picture of Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae): In pseudofolliculitis barbae (also called razor bumps or shaving bumps), there are slightly elevated, sometimes pus-filled, lesions in the beard area due to ingrown hairs. Divider line
In pseudofolliculitis barbae (also called razor bumps or shaving bumps), there are slightly elevated, sometimes pus-filled, lesions in the beard area due to ingrown hairs.
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Who's At Risk
Razor bumps usually affects black men who shave, although anyone with curly beard hair may be affected. Up to 80% of black men have this problem. Razor bumps may also occur in women who shave or pluck hair or undergo electrolysis.
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2008

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