The W Beauty Bar
Aerolase: PFB (Ingrown Hair)
Aerolase: PFB (Ingrown Hair)
- 10 mins +
Not All Lasers Are Safe for Skin of Color
Unfortunately, most lasers cause heat-induced skin damage on skin of color patients, which make up the majority of PFB cases. Only one laser has been shown to be the safest option for reducing PFB on skin of color patients — the 650-microsecond Nd:YAG laser.
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is an irritating skin condition most common in Fitzpatrick skin types IV through VI. Typically caused by shaving, patients with PFB suffer from ingrown hairs and bumps on the face, neck, and other areas of the body.
PFB can also cause significant emotional and psychological distress and impact self-esteem and quality of life. In just one study, 60% of PFB patients said their condition had a moderate to severe impact on their self-esteem.
Conventional hair removal methods, like electrolysis and depilatories, often don’t address PFB or can make the symptoms worse. Laser hair removal, however, has been shown to be the most effective treatment for PFB.
This treatment also includes a light peel for chemical exfoliation!