New Razor Technology Improves Appearance and Quality of Life in Men With Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Cutaneous Medicine for the Practitioner

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• This prospective clinical study investigated a new razor technology (SkinGuard) designed to improve the quality of life for patients with pseudofolliculitis barbae. After 12 weeks of use, participants had a 59.6% reduction in lesion count, significant improvement in skin appearance scores, and improved quality of life.
• This study demonstrates that using this novel razor technology can lead to a significant improvement in skin appearance and quality of life in patients with pseudofolliculitis barbae.

–  Joshua R. Ortego, MD

Abstract

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) consists of ingrown hairs leading to papules, pustules, and discomfort. This prospective, 12-week clinical study aimed to assess the appearance of males with razor bumps and shaving irritation when using a new razor technology with 2 blades separated by a bridge feature (SkinGuard [Procter & Gamble]). The impact on participants' shave-related itching, burning, and stinging severity, as well as quality of life (QOL), also was assessed. In men with PFB, shaving with the test razor at least 5 times per week over a 12-week period improved the appearance and QOL of males with razor bumps and shaving irritation compared with baseline.

Cutaneous Medicine for the Practitioner

New Razor Technology Improves Appearance and Quality of Life in Men With Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Cutis 2022 Dec 01;110(6)329-334, E Moran, A McMichael, B De Souza, et al 

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Benjamin Hidalgo-Matlock
Skin Care Physicians of Costa Rica

Clinica Victoria en San Pedro: 4000-1054
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