A single nucleotide substitution in the hair follicle companion layer-specific keratin (K6hf) is shown to increase the chance of razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis). Recent research has confirmed a genetic predisposition to razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis) in the African population. However, razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis) can also occur in women and in other shaved areas such as the neck, pubic, and armpit regions. Prevalence of razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis) is higher among males of African ancestry than among Caucasian men. Razor bumps is more common in men and darkly pigmented individuals with tight, curly hair. Razor bumps is appropriately called pseudofolliculitis barbae when it affects the beard area, which is perhaps the most common area of involvement. Your doctor may also be able to prescribe a cream to help the inflammation. Treatment of razor bumps involves allowing the inflammation to settle down, which may simply involve not shaving for a while to allow the bumps to go away. Allowing razor bumps to go untreated may result in scarring, which is difficult to treat. Razor bumps are not infected (if the bump becomes infected, it is called folliculitis barbae), but they are irritated. A “close shave” increases the risk of getting razor bumps, so if you are prone to this condition you should minimize frequency of shaving and avoid close shaving.
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Razor bumps occurs mainly in people with curly hair, because the curl of the hair means that the sharp pointed end of a recently shaved hair comes out from the skin and re-enters the skin close by causing a foreign body inflammatory reaction (causing a small, tender bump). Razor bumps can also occur in skin folds and scars. Razor bumps is associated with improper shaving practices. Razor bumps can also occur on any body site where hair is shaved or plucked, including armpit, bikini area, pubic area, and legs. Razor bumps is also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae or “shaving rash.” Razor bumps is a common, chronic foreign-body inflammatory reaction surrounding ingrown facial hairs, which results from shaving. What are the complications of razor bumps.