Razor bumps are diagnosed as which condition?

• A. Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
• B. Rosewater Toner
• C. Bell's Palsy
• D. Pseudo Folliculitis

Answer: (D)

Razor bumps are a manifestation of pseudo folliculitis barbae. This condition happens when shaving irritates hairs that are curling back into the hair follicle, causing inflammation and small bumps or pustules on the beard area. The term “pseudo” indicates it resembles folliculitis but is due to mechanical irritation from shaving rather than an infection. This fits razor bumps best because it directly describes the irritated follicles caused by shaving. The other options don’t describe a follicle-related irritation from shaving: dermatosis papulosa nigra are pigmented facial papules seen in darker skin, a rosewater toner is simply a cosmetic product, and Bell’s palsy is a facial nerve condition.