Publications by authors named "B Seck"

Article Synopsis
  • Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a chronic skin condition that affects predominantly black Africans who shave regularly, with significant aesthetic and professional implications; however, research data on this issue in Sub-Saharan Africa is limited.
  • A study conducted in March 2019 involving 655 African-descent police students in Dakar revealed a 38.8% prevalence of PFB, with higher rates in males (43.7%) compared to females (11.9%).
  • The main characteristics of PFB included pruritic and papular lesions, commonly found on the submandibular region, and complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; risk factors identified included male gender and a family history of P
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Introduction: Bart's syndrome is an uncommon inherited congenital disorder associating congenital cutaneous aplasia of the extremities and inherited epidermolysis bullosa. Bilateral and symmetrical involvement of the limbs is exceptionally described on black skin. In most cases, the diagnosis is clinical; however, the management remains very difficult and the extended forms are a real therapeutic challenge.

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