Laser Procedures That Safely Eliminates Pseudo Folliculitis Barbae






by David Moore


Efficient cooling is important for those suffering from PFB and so the neodynium:YAG is an ideal laser option for these people. A study has been conducted to know if dark skinned patients can be able to tolerate fluence levels of 50, 80, and 100 J/cm2, and also which one would react to their skin type as well as their tolerance level for the fluence levels. Since this can also effectively decrease chances of PFB, there should be consistent observations within three month's time. There were tests performed on larger areas of the parts of the faces and necks to fully compare different results of effects.

There were drastic positive results for the 200 men who went into the clinical trials for an entire year, having changes on their PFB symptoms and with no side effects. Militaries require a shaven face before joining, so one won't probably be able to join if he has PFB. The major disadvantage of shaving is the scars that it will produce and will make your face look darker too. Others who just clip theirs hair since they don't shave may be judged by other people and be looked down to. PFB is close to such situation where men may have problems to succeed with their career because of it.

Since everyone has different skin types, epidermal tolerance will also varies. Based on the skin type, those having type IV can tolerate as much as 100 J/cm2, and so the pulse level will depend on the skin type of the patient. The doses may seem a little higher and stronger for the patients. Today, doctors can perform the laser treatment with the proper dosage, thanks to the clinical trials.

Light dose were then given to patients who were done having tests on their thigh parts, and this should be properly performed because irritation and blisters may once again appear. The 2x2cm area treated below the chin part has even created generous result of saying goodbye to PFB. In the case of PFB, this is something that leads to bumps in the skin and so you need laser treatments to counter these.

During the different doses tried and conducted, skin types entail different epidermal tolerance. After nearly two hours, the patient can then remove the cream that is applied after shaving which is before the laser is actually done. A lot of pain is expected from having a laser treatment so it is also suggested to use anesthetic application on the treatable parts. Just before the laser treatment, applying the anesthetic on a shaven face will most likely become the most successful way of having good results.

Since there is a beam shape device used for the treatment, there may be chances of skipping some parts on the face. Therefore, it is a must to continue the procedures for entirely 3 months. It is often unavoidable that some hair can still be able to grow after such laser treatments, there has never been an assurance on laser treatments. So it is most likely the greatest way to maintain this by having frequent follow up checkups.




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