Shaving Satisfaction in Males With Skin Irritation From Shaving

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the improvement in overall shave satisfaction, the appearance of skin irritation from shaving, and the razor related inflammation of the hair follicles when using a new razor technology in a regular shaving regimen as well as a new razor technology in a shaving regimen that includes a pre-shave gel, cleansing brush and shaving gel.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03569956

Run by

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

People needed

40

Starts

2018-10-29

Expected to finish

2026-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-28

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males with at least a two year history of the symptoms of skin irritation from shaving.
• Must be age 20-60 years of age (inclusive).
• Must wet shave using just a prep and blade razor at least 3 or more times per week, and be willing to shave at least 5 times per week during the study
• Must have Mild to moderate symptoms of skin irritation from shaving based on IGA rating scales. There must be the presence of some razor bumps but there are no lesion count inclusion requirements.

You may not qualify if…

• Changes in the use of systemic (oral antibiotics) within the last 4 weeks. Stable use of oral antibiotics for any condition are allowed
• Changes in the use of topical prescriptions
• Individuals who do not wet shave with a bladed razor, or who use electric shavers.
• Individuals who have removed a beard within last two months.

Where it is running

• Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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