10 Causes and Symptoms of Folliculitis

10. Pseudofolliculitis barbae:

This is an ingrown hair condition that occurs when the highly curved hairs (in the beard area) grow back into the skin. This causes inflammation of the hair follicles and a response from the immune system. The condition is also known as shaving rash or razor bumps. It is common for men that have curly or kinky hair growth. The inflammation of the hair follicles increases with repeated shaving. This can lead to folliculitis eruption in the form of clusters of red bumps in the beard area. Vigorous shaving or repeated strokes of a razor on the skin can make the it more severe.