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A patient presents with features suggestive of pseudofolliculitis barbae.. Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB, razor bumps) is a common inflammatory condition caused by ingrown hairs in the beard area, predominantly affecting Black men with tightly curled hair. The sharply cut h...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)