Pseudofolliculitis barbae: review and update on new treatment modalities.
Mil Med
; 168(7): 561-4, 2003 Jul.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12901468
Pseudofolliculits barbae, PFB, is a common cutaneous disease encountered frequently in medical practice. PFB represents a chronic inflammatory condition of the hair follicle caused by ingrown hairs producing an inflammatory foreign body reaction. The pathogenesis of PFB is multifactorial. Factors such as hair type and direction of hair growth play a role in the initial inflammatory reaction. In the armed forces, PFB represents a real challenge for both the physician and the patient. The combat environment, with the recent threat of biological and chemical weapons, requires the servicemen to be clean-shaven for appropriate gas mask fitting around the face. This article will review the etiology, pathogenesis, classification, and newer treatment modalities in the management of PFB.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Peluquería
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Dermatosis Facial
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Foliculitis
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Medicina Militar
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Personal Militar
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mil Med
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido