It is easier to appreciate the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation of pseudofolliculitis barbae in darker skin tones. Though notice the pink papules with perifollicular erythema in lighter skin tones. Even if erythema is not appreciated, the presence of papules should be interpreted as active disease. Furthermore, you can see here how the coiled hair is seen re-entering the dermis creating an inflammatory response.

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