Pseudofolliculitis barbae, commonly referred to as "razor bumps" "shaving bumps" or "ingrown hairs," is a papular and pustular, foreign body inflammatory reaction that can affect any individual who has curly hair and who shaves. This condition is a particular nuisance to African-Americans.

Dr. Crutchfield is an expert in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps). He lectures nationally on the topic and has written the essential medical paper on the treatment of razor bumps, "The causes and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae".

Razor bump reatment: Treatments of pseudofolliculitis barbae include, topical and oral prescription medications, point-by-point care programs, and laser hair removal.

Dr. Crutchfield will carefully evaluate and design a treatment program most appropriate for each individual case.

Dr. Crutchfield recommends the following helpful Patient information:

Americn Academy of Dermatology: Black Skin

Click here to see Dr. Crutchfield's helpful patient handout on the treatment of razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae)

Treatment Performance
Dr. Crutchfield performs all Botox Cosmetic and Restylane/Perlane and Juvederm treatments personally. For other cosmetic treatments, such as Pixel laser treatments, Lipodissolve Ultra, AFT light treatments, he may provide a combined treatment with his highly trained staff or have a skilled staff member perform the treatment(s)completely.

If you have any questions feel free to discuss this with Dr. Crutchfield at the time of consultation.

Dr. Crutchfield offers a money back guarantee for the treatment of the frown lines in the glabella (only) with a combination of Botox Cosmetic and Restylane if a patient uses the treatment amounts that he recommends.