{"id":8188,"date":"2020-04-27T13:03:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T16:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/es\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/"},"modified":"2020-04-27T14:10:54","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T17:10:54","slug":"beard-folliculitis-and-beard-pseudofolliculitis","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/","title":{"rendered":"Beard folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis of the beard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#%C2%BFQue-es-la-foliculitis-barbae\" >What is folliculitis barbae?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#Foliculitis-barbae\" >Barbae folliculitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#Sycosis-barbae\" >Sycosis barbae<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#%C2%BFQue-es-la-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\" >What is beard pseudofolliculitis?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#Pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\" >Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#%C2%BFQuien-contrae-foliculitis-barbae-y-pseudofoliculitis-barbae\" >Who gets barbae folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#%C2%BFQue-causa-la-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\" >What causes pseudofolliculitis of the beard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#%C2%BFCuales-son-las-complicaciones-de-la-foliculitis-y-la-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\" >What are the complications of folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis of the beard?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#Tratamiento-medico-de-pseudofoliculitis-barbae\" >Medical treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wiki\/foliculitis-de-la-barba-y-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\/#%C2%BFCual-es-el-tratamiento-de-la-foliculitis-barba\" >What is the treatment of beard folliculitis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"textBlock\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue-es-la-foliculitis-barbae\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.4;\">What is folliculitis barbae?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beard folliculitis is a type of folliculitis that affects the beard area due to <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"145\">infection<\/span> with the <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"935\">bacteria<\/span> <em>Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>. It occurs in men who shave and men who do not shave. Deep beard folliculitis is called beard sycosis and produces scars and permanent areas. <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"122\">hair<\/span> lost.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textBlock imageLinkBlockTitle\">\n<h5 class=\"colour--primary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foliculitis-barbae\"><\/span>Barbae folliculitis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"imageLinkBlock\">\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='folliculitis-barbae-09__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-1906387-1652924' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/folliculitis-barbae-09__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-1906387.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Barbae folliculitis<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='folliculitis-barbae-10__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-2961256-1177759' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/folliculitis-barbae-10__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-2961256.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Barbae folliculitis<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='folliculitis-barbae-11__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildrd-6190751-4917677' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/folliculitis-barbae-11__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDRd-6190751.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Barbae folliculitis<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='folliculitis-barbae-12__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisinkildm2xq-7583815-6326676' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/folliculitis-barbae-12__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsInkiLDM2XQ-7583815.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Barbae folliculitis<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='folliculitis-barbae-13__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-3839236-6495965' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/folliculitis-barbae-13__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-3839236.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Barbae folliculitis<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='folliculitis-barbae-14__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-1815557-5962752' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/folliculitis-barbae-14__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-1815557.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Barbae folliculitis<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"clearfix imageLinkBlock\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"textBlock imageLinkBlockTitle\">\n<h5 class=\"colour--primary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sycosis-barbae\"><\/span>Sycosis barbae<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"imageLinkBlock\">\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='sycosis-barbae-15__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-3724587-7757853' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sycosis-barbae-15__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-3724587.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Sycosis barbae<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='sycosis-barbae-16__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-3440373-3801279' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sycosis-barbae-16__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-3440373.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Sycosis barbae<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='sycosis-barbae-17__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-7647404-3119324' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sycosis-barbae-17__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-7647404.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Sycosis barbae<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"clearfix imageLinkBlock\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue-es-la-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\"><\/span>What is beard pseudofolliculitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Pseudofolliculitis of the beard is a foreign body <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"490\">inflammatory<\/span> reaction surrounding ingrown facial hairs resulting from <\/span>shaved off<span>.  <\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">It can also occur anywhere on the body where hair is shaved or plucked, including <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"572\">armpit<\/span>, pubic area and legs. <span>Also known as shaving <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"255\">eruption<\/span> or razor bumps.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Beard folliculitis and beard pseudofolliculitis can coexist. <\/p>\n<section class=\"textBlock imageLinkBlockTitle\">\n<h5 class=\"colour--primary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\"><\/span>Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"imageLinkBlock\">\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofoll1__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-7685032-2319650' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofoll1__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-7685032.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-1__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisinkildm2xq-1970106-6290576' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-1__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsInkiLDM2XQ-1970106.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Ingrown beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-2__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-6333745-5403233' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-2__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-6333745.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-3__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-9525794-2524238' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-3__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-9525794.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-4__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-3043951-1303062' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-4__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-3043951.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-5__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-3722009-3298731' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-5__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-3722009.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-6__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-2655725-1609404' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-6__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-2655725.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-7__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-8436208-6023944' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-7__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-8436208.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<div class=\"imageLinkBlock__item__image\">\n<p>                        <img alt='pseudofolliculitis-8__protectwyjqcm90zwn0il0_focusfillwzi5ncwymjisingildfd-5998640-5480949' src='https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pseudofolliculitis-8__ProtectWyJQcm90ZWN0Il0_FocusFillWzI5NCwyMjIsIngiLDFd-5998640.jpg'>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p-small\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"clearfix imageLinkBlock\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"square-placement-country-holder\" class=\"country-dependent advert\">\n<div class=\"box-placement square-placement\">\n<div class=\"advert__frame\">\n<div id=\"dermnet-dermnet-mobbox\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQuien-contrae-foliculitis-barbae-y-pseudofoliculitis-barbae\"><\/span>Who gets barbae folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span><span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"589\">Predominance<\/span> off<span>olliculitis barbae and pseudofolliculitis barbae<\/span> it is higher among men of African descent than among Caucasian men. Both disorders can also affect women of all races. They are associated with improper shaving practices and are more common when using a razor blade instead of an electric razor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Recent research has confirmed a <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"558\">genetic<\/span> <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1494\">predisposition<\/span> at pseudofolliculitis in t<span>the african population<\/span>. A single <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1862\">nucleotide<\/span> hair replacement <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1300\">follicle<\/span> specific layer mate <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"155\">curb<\/span> (K6hf) is shown to increase the chance of pseudofolliculitis barbae. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue-causa-la-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\"><\/span>What causes pseudofolliculitis of the beard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pseudofolliculitis of the beard is due to shaving, particularly close shaving, because cut hair can retract below the surface of the skin.<span> It can also occur in skin folds and scars.<\/span> It mainly occurs in people with curly hair because curling the hair means that the pointy, sharp end of freshly shaved hair comes out of the skin and re-enters the skin nearby causing a foreign body inflammatory reaction. <\/p>\n<p>The wounded <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1301\">follicles<\/span> They are<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"> highly susceptible to infection, causing folliculitis barbae. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3b76a0; font-family: Montserrat, 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">What are the characteristics of pseudofolliculitis and folliculitis of the beard?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After shaving, patients may experience similar acne. <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"704\">eruption<\/span> in the area that has been shaved, usually the men&#039;s face and neck.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">The involvement of the skin under the jaw is typical, a site where the hair follicles grow in various directions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Pseudofolliculitis of the beard occurs as ingrown hairs associated with flesh-colored or red <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"107\">follicular<\/span> <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"366\">papules<\/span>, which can cause itching or tenderness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Beard folliculitis presents as painful <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1016\">pustules<\/span> and can <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"840\">download<\/span> pus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Injuries can bleed when shaved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Beard folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis are aggravated by coexistence <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"491\">eczema<\/span>\/ \/<span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"53\">dermatitis<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuales-son-las-complicaciones-de-la-foliculitis-y-la-pseudofoliculitis-de-la-barba\"><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">What are the complications of folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis of the beard?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complications of folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis of the beard include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1621\">Post-inflammatory<\/span> <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"135\">hyperpigmentation<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1409\">Hypertrophic<\/span> scar formation and keloids<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Temporary and permanent hair loss. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Sycosis barbae - sinuses, abscesses and spread of infection due to infection and <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1251\">autoinflammatory<\/span> reaction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3b76a0; font-family: Montserrat, 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">How is pseudofolliculitis of the beard and folliculitis of the beard diagnosed?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pseudofolliculitis of the beard is a clinical diagnosis. A magnification, for example dermoscopy, may be necessary to view ingrown hairs. Barbae folliculitis is diagnosed by the presence of painful pustules.<\/p>\n<p>Swabs can be taken to <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"937\">bacterial<\/span> <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"837\">culture<\/span> but they are rarely necessary. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3b76a0; font-family: Montserrat, 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">Which is the treatment?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Treatment for pseudofolliculitis of the beard depends on the severity of the condition. If possible, grow your beard for 30 days to remove ingrown hairs. When you&#039;re ready to shave again, take the following precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the skin is well hydrated, for example using <span>a <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1120\">lotion<\/span> containing <\/span>Glycolic Acid<span> to the affected areas. This exfoliates the superficial cells of the skin and reduces the probability of new inflamed spots.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li>Clean the skin with a polyester skin-cleaning pad or a hydrating shaving foam.<\/li>\n<li><span>Try to have a shadow at 5 o&#039;clock immediately after shaving. Shave less frequently, for example every other day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Use a single blade disposable razor or <span>use electric razors or a razor with an attachment that will leave cut hairs long<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Shave in the direction of the follicle, not against it. Do not stretch the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Sterilize metal hair clippers and electric razors with boiling water, and plastic items should be soaked in an antiseptic <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1119\">solution<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tratamiento-medico-de-pseudofoliculitis-barbae\"><\/span>Medical treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Hydrocortisone <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1121\">cream<\/span> can reduce slight <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"148\">inflammation<\/span> and itchy<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1330\">Current<\/span> acne treatments<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"> how <span>benzoyl peroxide<\/span> and tretinoin are used to <span>suppress follicular <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"610\">hyperkeratosis<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">A combination of tretinoin, low-potency topical corticosteroid, and hydroquinone may be selected to decrease inflammation, hyperkeratosis, and <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"231\">pigment<\/span> production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">Oral <\/span>tetracyclines are used to reduce inflammation<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1571\">Photodynamic<\/span> The therapy has been successful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual-es-el-tratamiento-de-la-foliculitis-barba\"><\/span>What is the treatment of beard folliculitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since beard folliculitis and beard sycosis are due to a bacterial infection, they are treated with topical or oral antistaphylococcal antibiotics.<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3b76a0; font-family: Montserrat, 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">How is beard pseudofolliculitis prevented?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To prevent <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1074\">reappearance<\/span>, follow a proper long-term shaving regimen and consider waxing. The methods may include:<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Eflornithine cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Chemical depilatories such as barium sulfide <span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1124\">paste<\/span> and calcium thioglycolate; these can be irritating<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Intense pulsed light<span> (IPL)<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"><span class=\"term\" data-term-id=\"1617\">To be<\/span> hair removal, especially <\/span>Nd: YAG<span style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"> and diode lasers, but there is a risk of causing white or dark colored marks on the skin.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la foliculitis barbae? La foliculitis barba es un tipo de foliculitis que afecta el \u00e1rea de la barba debido a infecci\u00f3n con el bacterias Staphylococcus aureus. 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