Epiluminescence dermatoscopy enhanced patient compliance and achieved treatment success in pseudofolliculitis barbae.

SUMMARY A patient presented with recalcitrant pseudofolliculitis barbae and hypertrophic scarring. The use of epiluminescence dermatoscopy rendered clear visualization of U-shaped ingrowing hairs corresponding to the sites of individual papules. Such real-time demonstration led to an attitude change and good compliance with medical advice against over shaving, resulting in a successful treatment outcome.