RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Ethnic Equity Implications in the Management of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine JO J Am Board Fam Med FD American Board of Family Medicine SP 173 OP 174 DO 10.3122/jabfm.2022.01.210168 VO 35 IS 1 A1 Divya Sharma A1 Yoseph Dalia A1 Tejesh S. Patel YR 2022 UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/35/1/173.abstract AB One major issue facing the health care system in the United States is the disparity in health care management of diseases that affect minority patient populations. Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is very common in Black men. It presents as skin-colored to erythematous, follicular or perifollicular papules and pustules predominantly on the neck and chin. The most definitive treatment for PFB is cessation of close shaving. However, many Black men are forced to comply with “clean-shaven” policies in the workforce. For those who are able to obtain medical waivers, there is significant time and costs associated with this, especially if they must wait to receive this waiver from a dermatologist. If primary care providers are able to identify the disease and spread awareness of its legitimacy, it may be easier for patients to receive the necessary waivers and may encourage employers to reflect on the ethnic equity of this practice. Our professional support can help reduce stigma and lead to improvements in the physical and psychological health of this historically mistreated population.