Gladwyne dermatology

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Treatments: topical medication, laser hair reduction

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a genetically-determined condition that prevents hair from growing out properly after being shaved too close to the skin's surface. It more commonl affects people with thick curly hair.

Eventually, the natural recoil of the hair after shaving leads to inflammation in the hair follicle and may result in scarring. Medical treatment is available to treat inflammation (early bumps). Avoidance of close shaving was the only preventative measure for years, yet laser hair reduction now provides another effective approach.

Lasers that target hair do not only permanently reduce the hair but also assure that residual hair is less coarse. Both the beard area and the hairline above the neck can be treated.

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Pseudofolliculitis Barbae - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers

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PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

definitely: 93.1%
probably: 6.16%
maybe: 0.58%
not likely: 0.08%
no: 0.02%

Compare our service to other similar practices

excellent: 87.9%
very good: 10.1%
good: 1.8%
poor: 0.06%
very poor: 0%

Overall doctor performance

excellent: 94.2%
very good: 4.89%
good: 0.80%
poor: 0.03%
very poor: 0%

The doctor listened to you attentively

excellent: 93.9%
very good: 4.97%
good: 1.05%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent: 94.0%
very good: 4.66%
good: 1.27%
poor: 0.02%
very poor: 0%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 94.3%
very good: 4.16%
good: 1.25%
poor: 0.14%
very poor: 0.02%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 92.0%
very good: 5.69%
good: 2.18%
poor: 0.11%
very poor: 0.0%

Front desk performance

excellent: 85.6%
very good: 10.2%
good: 3.66%
poor: 0.31%
very poor: 0.08%

Aesthetician performance

excellent: 88.6%
very good: 7.61%
good: 3.39%
poor: 0.24%
very poor: 0.08%

Office comfort

excellent: 90.9%
very good: 6.93%
good: 2.08%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0.05%

Parking

excellent: 66.4%
very good: 14.4%
good: 15.7%
poor: 2.49%
very poor: 0.9%

Friendliness of the staff during appointment

excellent: 90.9%
very good: 7.23%
good: 1.85%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

Outstanding experience across the board: Dr. R, Melissa, staff, facility.

#12010-11-29 10:34:31

Doctor was very direct and specific on probable course of treatment and potential effectiveness.

#22025-10-29

A very pleasant experience

#32025-09-09

Everyone was incredibly kind, informative and helpful. It was one of the best doctor office experiences I've ever had.

#42026-04-28

The Dr. listened and was patient. I was nervous!

#52025-10-30

Physician and medical assistant were both very friendly

#62025-12-21

Our chat about green building! Call me if you are interested in chatting more about greening your practice. Thanks for your wonderful care.

#72010-11-29 13:58:59

Everyone staff, doctor and assistant, were very nice and helpful.

#82026-05-04

It was very timely

#92025-09-17

I found this to be a very pleasant and professional appointment -- better than most .... I would absolutely recommend to others and will utilize the many services available at this office.

#102010-12-15 11:51:05

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What can we do better?

(answers:373)

Well basically there is no need because your doing a very good job.

#12010-10-04 16:54:13

keep on doing excellent customer service skills

#22026-04-08

Keeping me from dying of skin cancer would be good (I will behave and do the checks and annual exam to help out!!!)

#32010-11-29 11:47:11

uhmm.. you're office was too nice. It made me jealous.

#42026-03-08

If it's not broke don't fix it...everything was handled very well

#52026-02-26

more than adequate service!

#62025-10-12

It would be helpful to have some later evening hours, but the early morning hours work for me too!

#72026-07-10

Nicer chairs in office

#82011-01-24 14:33:36

I wish there is a more flexible schedule for the morning visit.

#92010-12-16 12:15:00

wouldnt change nothing

#102025-09-08

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