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Shaving, Haircut & Hair Removal Rules

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Do plan to communicate with us on a regular basis until (a) total clearing is achieved, (b) you’ve stopped “bumping up”, (c) your shaving habits are ‘on point’ and (d) you’re consistent with your home care and new shaving method.

Do shave with the PFB Bump Fighter or BIC Disposable for Sensitive Skin with an unscented shaving [more...]

Beating the Bump

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Pseudofolliculitis barbae, known as razor bumps, is the number one complaint among black men and women who shave or perform other hair removal methods. Caused by stiff facial hair and a genetically-caused curved follicle, the hair tips reverse their course and literally penetrate and grow back into the skin, like a horseshoe, before they would [more...]

Dry Skin Tips

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Cold, dry air, wind, low humidity, heaters, air conditioners and hard water can spell disaster for your skin, sinuses and scalp. Interior HVAC, airplane cabin pressure, space heaters, fireplaces, car heaters, hot ovens, long hot showers, hard water, decreased water intake, dehydrating beverages, cold, allergy and flu meds, antibiotics, water pills and other medications all aggravate the [more...]

Acne Keloidalis

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Those Painful, Scarring “Back-of-the-Neck” and Scalp Bumps

Acne keloidalis nuchae (deep pockets of inflammation buried under keloid scars), also called acne keloiditis (sore, pustular bumps) or AKN, affects the occipital scalp area, back of the neck, and in some cases, the entire scalp. This condition usually first appear and then flare up when black men get their [more...]