I am so fortunate to be a woman who only needs to worry about this problem on an extremely mild level and really only in the summer time. There are so many African American men who I see with serious Pseudofolliculitis, and they are sadly left with physical and emotional scarring.

Anyone with curly hair is fair game when it comes to Pseudofolliculitis, but most African Americans are mostly effected by it.

Razor bumps happen when curly hair begins to grow back in, but unfortunately the hair does not grow straight up and out of the follicle. It begins to grow backward, back into your skin. The hair becomes trapped in the follicle along with bacteria and sebum oil, causing swelling and irritation.

Pseudofolliculitis can be controlled and sometimes prevented, with a couple of simple tips I’d like to share with you.

First, get rid of your double and triple blade razors!

Double and Triple blade razors are NOT made for people with curly hair. These blades give a SUPER close shave. This is done, because the blades are actually pulling the hair up and out of the follicle, below your skin’s surface. EEww.

Pseudofolliculitis has a greater chance of developing when you shave this close. Your hair has an increased chance of growing back in at a curve.

So, what are you to do? You should try using an electric razor. Sure, your shave may not be as close, and you may have some stubble, but you have less chances of your hair growing back in at a curve.

Ok, so if you are like me and insist on using a convenient razor blade, then follow this next tip.

Use ONLY a single blade!

Use only a single blade, and I like the kind that come with a moisture strip attached. You also want to make sure you only do a single stroke motion. Pass only once, not several times. By doing this it’s less of a close shave and that automatically lowers your chances of razor bumps.

Loretta is a past severe acne sufferer who has found many ways, (some holistic) to fight and control acne. You’ll want to stop by her Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Page to learn of powerful, proven and effective ways to live acne free. Don’t forget to stop by one of her free and friendly Acne Forums. The idea here is to help and be helped. Soon you will be on your way to clear acne free skin!