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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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)

I like the dermatologist's bed side manner and I get the impression she keeps up with the latest treatment options.

#12025-03-25

The doctor was very nice!

#22025-01-29

Climate and environment

#32024-12-03

filling out the patient form on the computer is excellent and much better than the paper forms usually used for doctors; extremely efficient interaction with the staff and doctor; gorgeous waiting room!

#42011-12-14 08:52:39

The doctor definitely has a wonderful bedside manner, so unexpected when a woman my age is dealing with aging vanity issues.

#52025-03-30

Lovely environment, sunny, spotless and relaxing classical music

#62024-06-23

love the new office!!!!

#72025-02-06

I did not feel rushed. I felt I was Heard and listened to. The exam and explanations were clear .When my visit ended all of my questions,, symptoms, and diseases were addressed extensively.I am thrilled that I have found this office. I intend to refer my husband, son and friends.

#82011-05-26 11:49:32

Just friendliness.

#92011-01-05 14:23:47

informative and efficient

#102012-09-05 09:52:41

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What can we do better?

(answers:373)

keep doing what u doing keep up the good work!!!!

#12024-08-31

Can't think of a way to better your service; it was excellent.

#22024-09-17

Be on time for our appointments

#32011-11-16 13:56:14

Good the way it is.

#42024-10-23

I am very satisfied now.

#52024-10-08

When making the initial appointment and then calling to try to get it moved up (our of fear that I had a melanoma), I didn't think that one of the booking person(s) was particularly helpful or reassuring.

#62025-03-02

I'm speechless!! I make a living at answering this very question but I can't recommend anything you can do to provide better service. You deserve a high score in all aspects of the practice. One minor detail - I have not yet seen the aesthetician and I have limited experience with you. Maybe patients could complete a survey after they've had a couple of appointments and contact with others. Some valuable feedback may be provided. Oops....I just heard an administrator use the word "cancellation" with a patient. May I suggest other terms like "change in the schedule" or "we'll make time for you". Wouldn't want to give patients the idea that it's ok to cancel. :-) Can you recommend a vascular specialist closer to the area than in Center City?

#72011-06-02 14:18:32

Please consider offering more appointments after 5pm since it can be a challenge to take time off from work.

#82024-08-25

Can't imagine any better first impression.

#92011-02-24 14:49:37

Can't think of anything, all was excellent.

#102011-05-03 10:51:30

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PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

Compare our service to other similar practices

Overall doctor performance

The doctor listened to you attentively

The doctor took time to answer your questions

The doctor explained treatment options

The doctor explained treatment options

Front desk performance

Aesthetician performance

Office comfort

Parking

Friendliness of the staff during appointment

What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

What can we do better?

(answers:373)