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Hi, my name is Charles and I've have been suffering with pseudofolluculitis barbae for years. My problem got worst, because every job I've had in the past required me to have a close shave. I grew a beard since hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. I noticed that the hairs grow out fine but underneath you can see where I've had extrafollicular and transfollicular penetration. In my cheek area espically the penetration has left these unsitely deep pores, or holes where the hair use to curl back into my skin. Are there some treatment options to help fill in these marks.

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Are you by chance an African American.

Reply to 4ren6's Post: yes

There are dermatological treatments available but most often the pores are so deep that the scaring will take a Plastic Surgeon to assist in treatment of the marks or potting.

I suggest you contact the following for great info to further assist you on this as they can provide person's within your area to help.

Pseudofolluculitis Barbae Suffers of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 3761
Port Arthur, TX 77643
409-982-2206

There are special scrubs and such that one can use but then this also requires the removal of the facial hair to help. Cleaning of the pores will better help in infection occurring as well.

The only topical cream that I find listed on any search for this is an ingredient from a patient themselves with the ingredients as benzoyl peroxide, camphor oil and aloe vera.

I would suggest checking with a plastic surgeon or your primary to better assist in any current or fully up to date methods to prevent this from occurring. It is just part of the condition and I know it can cause scaring and pitting that may be a little unsightly.

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Reply to 4ren6's Post: Thanks you very much. Cosmetic surgery was in the back of my mind.

Well being African American this is a very common occurrence and is very difficult to deal with on an actual one on one type cure. Facial scrubs and such done my Plastic Surgeons are the norm. Acid peels for African Americans I am not sure of. There may be a slight pigmentation decrease on the use of this one. But yes, I would go ahead and check with a plastic surgeon and it may also very well be covered under any insurance plan that you have since it is a result of a health condition.

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