Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a common condition occuring in African American men and other people with curly hair. It is often referred to as razor bumps, shaving bumps, and ingrown hairs. Pseudofolliculitis barbae occurs when highly curved hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation and a foreign body reaction. Eventually, this can lead to keloidal scarring which appears as hard bumps on the beard and neck area.

The cause of this is very simple. Blade shaving sharpens the ends of the hairs like a spear. The hairs then curve back into the skin and cause Pseudofolliculitis barbae.

So, how do you cure this problem? Good question.

One of the most effective solutions is to simply let the beard grow. Once the hairs become a certain length they will not grow back into the skin. However, this is not an ideal solution for everyone.

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