Pseudofolliculitis is best described as which condition?

• A. A fungal infection
• B. A condition also known as razor bumps that resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection
• C. A type of dermatitis
• D. An acne lesion with whiteheads

Answer: (B)

Pseudofolliculitis is an inflammatory reaction around hair follicles caused by hairs that curl back into the skin after shaving. This creates irritation and bumps that resemble folliculitis, but there is no bacterial infection or pus. The description as razor bumps captures the key feature: the inflammation stems from the misdirected hair, not from an infection or from acne-related clogs. It’s not a fungal infection, nor a dermatitis, nor an acne lesion with whiteheads, making the razor-bump description the best fit for this condition.