Richard P. Usatine, MD

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Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in the Military: Policy, Stigma, and Practical Solutions

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: October 2, 2025

The impact of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) on military service members and other uniformed professionals has been a topic of recent interest due...

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Consider Cultural Practices and Barriers to Care When Treating Alopecia Areata

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: August 13, 2025

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune condition characterized by hair loss resulting from a T cell–mediated attack on the hair follicles.

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Don’t Miss These Signs of Rosacea in Darker Skin Types

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2025

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by facial flushing and persistent erythema of the central face, typically affecting the c...

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Beyond the Razor: Managing Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in Skin of Color

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: July 16, 2025

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), also known as razor bumps, is a common inflammatory condition characterized by papules and pustules that typically...

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Consider Cultural Practices and Barriers to Care When Treating Alopecia Areata

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: July 2, 2025

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune condition characterized by hair loss resulting from a T cell–mediated attack on the hair follicles.

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Beyond the Razor: Managing Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in Skin of Color

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: April 9, 2025

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), also known as razor bumps, is a common inflammatory condition characterized by papules and pustules that typically...

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Key Features of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra vs Seborrheic Keratosis

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: February 24, 2025

Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN), a subvariant of seborrheic keratosis (SK), is characterized by benign pigmented epidermal neoplasms that typically...

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Key Features of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra vs Seborrheic Keratosis

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: February 3, 2025

Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN), a subvariant of seborrheic keratosis (SK), is characterized by benign pigmented epidermal neoplasms that typically...

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Break the Itch-Scratch Cycle to Treat Prurigo Nodularis

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: January 8, 2025

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by firm hyperkeratotic nodules that develops when patients persistent...

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Break the Itch-Scratch Cycle to Treat Prurigo Nodularis

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: December 3, 2024

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by firm hyperkeratotic nodules that develop when patients persistentl...

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Moving Beyond Traditional Methods for Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: September 16, 2024

Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a chronic inflammatory condition commonly affecting the occipital scalp and ...

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Moving Beyond Traditional Methods for Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: September 10, 2024

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A A 25-year-old man of Hispanic ethnicity with pink papules, pustules, and large keloidal tumors on the...

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Act Fast With Traction Alopecia to Avoid Permanent Hair Loss

Author:: Richard P. Usatine, MD

Publish date: July 9, 2024

Often caused or worsened by hairstyling practices, traction alopecia can be reversible with proper treatment in its early stages but may result in ...