Pseudofolliculitis barbae

Tight, curly hairs that have been sharpened by shaving penetrate the skin on the chin and neck. Inflammatory papules and pustules that resemble acne are evident.

Reproduced with permission from: Goodheart HP, MD. Goodheart's Photoguide of Common Skin Disorders, 2nd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2003. Copyright ©2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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