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How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps on the Face

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Adam Cloe

Razor bumps on the face, also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, are caused by ingrown hairs; as hair grows, it curves back into the skin, causing inflammation and the appearance of the characteristic bump. Because this condition is often caused by curly facial hairs, it is most common in African American men.