Shaving Bumps aka Pseudo-Folliculitis

What is pseudo-folliculitis?

Ingrown Hair Before and After Laser Treatment

Pseudo-folliculitis (PF), commonly known as shaving bumps, is an inflammatory condition, widespread among individuals with thick curly hair. As the hair grows out of the skin, it curls and re-enters the skin. The skin reacts as if it has a foreign object and becomes inflamed and irritated, creating bumps and discoloration. Often hairs start curling even before growing out of the skin, creating in-grown hairs. These bumps become quite large, causing discomfort to the patient.

Sometimes relief can be achieved in the use of topical steroids and exfoliating agents. Growing hair is sometimes curative as well. More commonly, though, the in-grown hair is pulled out after each shaving session. Although this is a solution, it can be painful and time-consuming.

How does the laser work?

The laser's beam passes through the skin and is absorbed in the hair follicle residing underneath the skin's surface. The laser energy destroys the follicle with the heat that it generates. Destroyed hairs are then either dissolved within the skin or rejected by the body.

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