A novel educational intervention may help barbers understand the cause, prevention, and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae, according to an article published in HealthDay. In a recent research letter published by Rice et al in JAMA Dermatology, researchers explained that pseudofolliculitis barbae disproportionally affects Black patients. The researchers enrolled 40 barbers in an educational intervention that included receiving a comprehensive informative pamphlet on the identification and causes of the condition, common misconceptions and home remedies, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. They then asked the barbers to answer questions regarding their knowledge of pseudofolliculitis barbae prior to and following the intervention. They found that prior to the intervention, 97.5% of the barbers were aware that the condition may be more prevalent among Black men and that severe cases should be evaluated by dermatologists. However, only 30% of the barbers were able to identify pseudofolliculitis barbae from images prior to the intervention vs 97.5% following the intervention. Additionally, 5% and 92.5% of the barbers acknowledged that laser hair removal was the most effective treatment for the condition prior to and following the intervention, respectively. “Educating barbers on dermatologic conditions that … affect Black [men] and establishing referral services between barbers and dermatologists could serve as plausible interventions,” the study authors concluded.