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What are some of the best prescribe medication for pseudofolliculitis barbae ?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Benzashave for: shaving with benzoyl peroxide, hydroxy acids, and topical clindamycin

Answered 2/19/2019

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Grow your beard: One of the best remedies is to let your facial hair grow out for several weeks. I have seen this work repeatedly.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Several...: The easiest cure is to let the beard grow. glycolic acid-based peels to be an effective and well-tolerated therapy which resulted in significantly fewer PFB lesions. Medications containing Allantoin and Azulene have been shown to reduce swelling, redness and itchiness. Salicylic acid peels can help. Prescription antibiotic gels (Benzamycin, Cleocin-T) or oral antibiotics, and Retin-A may be used.

Answered 7/18/2014

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