Pseudofolliculitis barbae with keloids

Edlich, Richard F.; Haines, Peter C.; Nichter, Larry S.; Silloway, Kimberly A.; Morgan, Raymond F.

doi:10.1016/0736-4679(86)90003-x

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“…Tetanus is classified into four symptomatic types: neonatal, generalized, which represents the most frequent form (more than 80%), local and cephalic (14). In the majority of cases, neonatal tetanus affects the newborn because of contamination of the umbilical stump in an unimmunised mother.…”

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A Case of Cephalic Tetanus in a Developed Country

Fusetti

Ghirotto

Ferronato

2013

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol

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Tetanus is a potentially life-threatening infection that results from contamination of skin wound by Clostridium Tetani spores. Although, it remains an important health problem in developing countries without strict national immunization programs, this condition is rare in the developed world. The most frequent presenting symptoms are trismus and dysphagia, due to the spasmodic contraction of the masticatory muscles. Then the disease usually diffuses with a descending pattern inducing a generalized contraction of the agonist and antagonistic muscles, which characterize a tetanic spasm. Mortality usually results from respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, or autonomic dysfunctions. Treatment usually requires the prompt admission to the intensive care unit to avoid the development of potential life-threatening complications. We report the case of a 78-year-old farmer, who was referred to us with progressive onset of lock-jaw and muscular stiffness of the facial region, that had occurred after he had scratched himself with a rose. The recognition of the presenting signs of cephalic tetanus allowed the prompt management of the infection. However, because of the rarity of this condition, the clinicians may be unfamiliar with the clinical presentation, and be unsuspecting of the diagnosis.

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A Case of Cephalic Tetanus in a Developed Country

Fusetti

Ghirotto

Ferronato

2013

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol

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“…The hairs then curl inward retracting into the follicle where they incite a foreign body reaction. This results in acne formation (e.g., papules and pustules), with fi brosis of the follicle, scarring alopecia, and eventually keloidal scar formation in some susceptible males [ 4 ]. Magnifi cation will reveal a trapped hair in the follicle in early lesions prior to infl ammatory response to the trapped hair.…”

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Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Silverberg¹

2015

Pediatric Skin of Color

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Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic infl ammatory folliculitis of the beard area that occurs after onset of puberty. Lesions are most common in males, but can occur in females with terminal hair growth on the chin area, the latter warranting hormonal evaluation for signs of androgen excess. Onset of pseudofolliculitis barbae begins after initiation of hair removal in the chin and beard area by shaving and/or plucking. Lesions are a result of ingrowth of the hairs causing infl ammatory lesions such as papules and pustules and eventually fi brosis, scarring alopecia, and sometimes keloidal type scars. Therapy can include avoidance of shaving, usage of specialized shaving equipment that prevents an aggressively close shave, and application of acne therapies as well as anti-infl ammatory agents. In medically resistant cases, long-pulsed hair removal lasers, e.g., Nd:Yag, have been described as adjunctive therapies for clearance of lesions. Keywords Pseudofolliculitis barbae • Razor bumps • Keloids

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“…9). 3,12,26 Because PFC can have a substantial effect on facial appearance, the psychosocial impact of the condition should be considered. Perry et al 5 also documented that many men in their survey used tweezing as a method of removing ingrown hairs.…”

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Pseudofolliculitis cutis: a vexing disorder of hair growth

Jasterzbski

Schwartz

2015

Br J Dermatol

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Pseudofolliculitis cutis (PFC) is a troublesome and potentially disfiguring cutaneous disorder characterized by a chronic inflammatory response to ingrown hair. Despite a simple precipitating stimulus, ingrown hair, PFC has a relatively complex aetiology that can involve grooming practices, hair type, genetic predisposition and medication history. Curly hair and a single-nucleotide substitution in the gene encoding keratin 75 may act synergistically to increase the risk for developing this condition. PFC is most common in men of sub-Saharan African lineage, but can occur in men and women of many different ethnicities, particularly in body areas where hair is coarse, abundant and subject to traumatic removal. Treatment options for PFC can be divided into three main categories: modifying hair removal practices, managing symptoms with medication, and long-term hair removal with laser therapy. Laser hair removal is safe and effective in most skin types and has become increasingly popular among dermatologists in the treatment of PFC. However, it is imperative that the laser system and parameters are specifically matched to the patient's skin type.

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Pseudofolliculitis barbae with keloids

Cited by 17 publications

References 2 publications

A Case of Cephalic Tetanus in a Developed Country

A Case of Cephalic Tetanus in a Developed Country

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Pseudofolliculitis cutis: a vexing disorder of hair growth

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