Diagnosis: Pseudofolliculitis barbae
Description: Multiple discrete itchy papules in beard area
Morphology: Papules
Site: Beard
Sex: M
Age: 35
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Irfan Bari
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a type of folliculitis occuring more commonly in black people who have curly hair. It also known as shaving rash or razor bumps. It is a foreign-body inflammatory reaction surrounding ingrown facial hair, which results from shaving.