New Razor Technology Improves Appearance and Quality of Life in Men With Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) consists of ingrown hairs leading to papules, pustules, and discomfort. This prospective, 12-week clinical study aimed to assess the appearance of males with razor bumps and shaving irritation when using a new razor technology with 2 blades separated by a bridge feature (SkinGuard [Procter & Gamble]). The impact on participants' shave-related itching, burning, and stinging severity, as well as quality of life (QOL), also was assessed.

The biomechanics of blade shaving.

The shaving challenge represents a technical contradiction, whereby many of the requirements to improve hair removal efficacy can also result in increased damage to the surrounding skin. Poor-quality shaving can cause a significant inflammatory response of the skin, which may consequently lead to skin irritation and soreness. This study aims to explore and quantify the forces that act upon the skin and hair during the shave and suggests that careful management of these forces is essential in optimizing the shaving process.

A comparative clinical study of different hair removal procedures and their impact on axillary odor reduction in men.

Background: Axillary hair can influence the development of underarm odor in men.

Objective: To compare different hair removal procedures and their impact on the effectiveness of standard soap washing (SW) in reducing male axillary odor.

Methods: The axillae of healthy Caucasian males (N = 30; 18-48 years of age) were randomized in a non-crossover, split body design.

Survey of practicing dermatologists on the prevalence of sensitive skin in men.

Objectives: Today, a majority of the general population describe themselves as having sensitive skin. Although this is often considered more of a problem for women, the number of men claiming this condition is substantial. The objective of these studies was to evaluate dermatologists' perceptions with regard to the prevalence of sensitive skin among men, and the potential impact of influencing factors.

Insights into shaving and its impact on skin.

Male grooming has its roots in antiquity. Control and styling of facial hair has invariably required the development and use of metal instrumentation. Once crude and unreliable, it has latterly become sophisticated and subject to intense research and development at the highest scientific level.