Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Using the Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser with Topical Carbon Suspension

Abstract

Use of the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with topical carbon suspension is an effective means of treating PFB, with results persisting at least 2 months after treatment.

Site‐specific methylene blue delivery to pilosebaceous structures using highly porous nylon microspheres: An experimental evaluation

“…For example, such a method might be used to increase the therapeutic index of drugs directed at hair sebaceous gland disorders [29][30][31]. Laser treatment of acne or laser hair removal could also benefit of this technique [32][33][34].…”

Comparative evaluation of long pulse alexandrite laser and intense pulsed light systems for pseudofolliculitis barbae treatment with one year of follow up

“…They also suggested that part of the decrease in papules and pustules might be because of a gentle exfoliative effect often observed after treatment. Rogers and Glaser[18] reported that the effective use of a Q switched Nd:YAG laser and topical carbon suspension leads to the reduction of inflammatory papules and pustules. Chui et al .,[19] used a normal mode ruby laser in a white patient with PFB and observed improvement even 10 months after the last of 3 treatments.…”

Unconventional uses of laser hair removal: A review

“…[ 43 ] Another study reported 56% mean reduction in PFB lesions after using three passes of Nd:YAG laser. [ 44 ] Five weekly low-fluence (12 J/cm 2 ) laser treatment at 1064nm also achieved significant temporary reduction in PFB refractory to conservative therapy over the anterior neck. [ 45 ] Marked decrease in hair density and disease exacerbations at follow-up were noted after Alexandrite LHR for below knee amputation stump PFB.…”