In pseudofolliculitis barbae (also called razor bumps or shaving bumps), there are slightly elevated, sometimes pus-filled, lesions in the beard area due to ingrown hairs. Elevations of the skin and pus-filled lesions in the follicles of the beard area are typical of pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor or shaving bumps). This image displays pseudofolliculitis barbae (shaving or razor bumps) in the beard area.
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Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae)  Information for adults

Picture of Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae): In pseudofolliculitis barbae (also called razor bumps or shaving bumps), there are slightly elevated, sometimes pus-filled, lesions in the beard area due to ingrown hairs. Divider line
In pseudofolliculitis barbae (also called razor bumps or shaving bumps), there are slightly elevated, sometimes pus-filled, lesions in the beard area due to ingrown hairs.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
  • Tretinoin cream used at night
  • Eflornithine cream to try and reduce hair growth
  • Topical or oral antibiotics
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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