Folliculitis is red bumps or pimples that often appear after shaving. Common areas include the scalp, neck, chest, back, and inner thighs. It can resemble acne and usually improves with similar treatments.

Pseudofolliculitis, also called razor bumps, is red bumps that appear after shaving, waxing, or plucking. It’s more common in curly hair, especially in skin of color, when hairs curl back into the skin, causing irritation, redness, and sometimes dark marks or scars.