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[Pseudofolliculitis barbae in police students in Dakar: epidemiological and clinical aspects, and associated risk factors].
Med Trop Sante Int
June 2024
Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec, MH57+688, Rue Place 79, Dakar, Sénégal.
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
Clostridioides difficile in pseudofolliculitis barbae patients: a retrospective cohort study.
Arch Dermatol Res
May 2024
Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Dermatology in black skin.
An Bras Dermatol
April 2024
Department of Dermatology, Universidade do Oeste Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Most dermatology publications focus on lightly pigmented skin, leaving a knowledge gap regarding black skin and its unique dermatological needs.
- The article reviews intrinsic characteristics, epidemiological data, and clinical aspects related to various skin conditions prevalent in black individuals, highlighting significant differences with lightly pigmented skin.
- It also identifies specific dermatoses that are either more common in black skin or unique to it, such as pseudofolliculitis barbae and keloids, and discusses skin cancers and their characteristics in this population.
Treatment and Current Policies on Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in the US Military.
Cutis
December 2023
Injae Jung and Dr. Cho are from Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland. Injae Jung is from the School of Medicine, and Dr. Cho is from the Department of Dermatology. Dr. Lannan is from the Department of Dermatology, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. Dr. Weiss is from the Department of Dermatology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Article Synopsis
- * These grooming standards exist to ensure a proper fit of protective equipment like gas masks, emphasizing the importance of facial hair restrictions for safety.
- * The text reviews the treatment options for PFB and the different guidelines in place for each branch of the US Military, highlighting the need for dermatologists to be informed about these policies.
Barber Knowledge and Recommendations for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
JAMA Dermatol
January 2024
The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York.
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