The Massachusetts Army National Guard has abruptly rescinded long-standing medical waivers that allowed certain soldiers to maintain facial hair -- a policy primarily affecting Black service members.

“All entry-level and sustained physical fitness requirements within combat arms positions must be sex-neutral, based solely ...

New guidance for Marines gives them 90 days for health care providers to reevaluate those diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, also known as razor bumps or ingrown hairs. The policy requires ...

Beards are not allowed in the military, but exemptions are given for religious or medical reasons like pseudofolliculitis barbae. Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a condition caused by regular shaving ...

Anybody who shaves can get razor bumps, but the American College of Osteopathic Dermatology says that pseudofolliculitis barbae occurs in up to 60% of African American men. An article in American ...

The “interim guidance” issued Thursday gives military health care providers 90 days to reevaluate Marines diagnosed with pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB. If they don’t recover based on a four-phase ...

When people think of laser hair removal, they often picture smooth, hair-free skin and cosmetic convenience. But in my practice, I’ve seen it become much more ...

You may not need to do anything to get rid of razor bumps. In fact, these pimple-like bumps, known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, often go away on their own. However, you can reduce irritation with a ...