Folliculitis is red bumps and pimples that can occur after shaving. Common areas include the scalp, neck, chest, back, and inner thighs. Folliculitis looks a bit like acne, and it usually improves with similar treatments.
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There are two main types of acne: 1) blackheads and whiteheads, and 2) pimples and cysts. Each requires different treatments, but good over-the-counter options are available if you know how to use them.
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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a temporary darkening of the skin that has been inflamed or injured. It doesn’t itch or hurt, but most people with it do not like how it looks. It gets worse with sunlight. The sun is hard to avoid, but a combination of over-the-counter options + daily sun protection can really help.
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Pseudofolliculitis (a.k.a. razor bumps or shaving bumps) is red bumps that occur after shaving, waxing, or plucking hairs. It is more common in skin of color when hair is naturally curly. When curly hair is shaved close to the skin, the hair curves back into the skin, irritates it, and causes red bumps similar to ingrown hairs to heal with scars or dark marks. Learn more at MSESK.com.
Folliculitis is red bumps and pimples that can occur after shaving. Common areas include the scalp, neck, chest, back, and inner thighs. Folliculitis looks a bit like acne, and it usually improves with similar treatments.
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Large pores are common after puberty, especially on the mid-face. When they become clogged, they turn into blackheads. The best way to shrink large pores and treat blackheads is with retinoids, and some work better than others.
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Mask-ne is common in the age of COVID. It is caused by masks clogging pores and irritating the skin. Treatment is pretty straightforward, and good over-the-counter options are available if you know how to use them.
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