Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic inflammatory disorder resulting from ingrown hairs, most commonly affecting the beard and neck regions after shaving. It is particularly prevalent in individuals with tightly curled hair, especially men of African descent, due to the propensity of curly hair to re-enter the skin after shaving, triggering a foreign body inflammatory response. Clinically, it presents as follicular and perifollicular papules and pustules, often accompanied by postinflammatory

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