Ok this is not a pain condition but I wanted to put advice where patients can find it.
Pseudofolliculitis cutis: a vexing disorder of hair growth
T.J. Jasterzbski, R.A. Schwartz
British Journal of Dermatology Apr. 2015, 878-884
Suggested ideas(near verbatum):
- grow beard
- guarded razors or electric trimmers that are clean and sharp ;ProGlide Power 5 blade shaver came out as best
- shave in the direction of hair growth without stretching the skin;
- wash the area with warm water and antibacterial soap before
shaving;
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use a generous amount of shaving lotion;
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rinse the shaver with warm water after every stroke;
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apply a post shave formula or moisturizer.
- Depilatory agents as long as not irritate skin
- topical retinoid in PM; topical corticosteroid in AM
- benzoyl peroxide 5%/clindamycin1% gel (Benzaclin) twice daily
- NO electrolysis
- Laser works but might cause hypopigmentation in dark (which are generally the more susceptible subjects)