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Barber's Itch
What is Barber's Itch?
* Barber's Itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the beard area of the face, usually the upper lip. Shaving aggravates the condition. Also called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
* Hair follicles are tiny cavities or openings on the surface of the skin through which hair grows.
* Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
* To prevent further damage to the hair follicles and infection, avoid shaving the area if possible.
* If shaving is necessary, use a clean new razor blade or an electric razor each time.
* Keep the area clean.
* Avoid contaminated clothing and washcloths.
* Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus.
References:
1) MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine (NLM) - October 2006 - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
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