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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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

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The Medical Assistant, Doctor and Receptionist were very helpful and fast. Best doctors appointment I've ever had!

#12023-12-27

I didn't feel rushed when asking questions - the staff took the time to explain answers well.

#22024-08-31

IN ADDITION TO THE EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENT AND STAFF AND DOCTOR, THE MUSIC WAS ALSO EXCELLENT AND SOOTHING. sOME OFFICES HAVE AWFUL MUSIC STREAMING.

#32010-11-11 15:36:56

The Dr. was very kind, compassionate and respectful as well as knowlegeable of alternative ways. She is a real doll. Happy to have her as my doc and would recommed her to clients at Arrowroot Health Food Store.

#42023-12-28

Jennifer was very helpful and professional. I really appreciated her advice on my skincare.

#52011-10-19 17:13:56

Promptness of being seen by physician, excellent, friendly staff. Dr. really listened and offered a plan to resolve my problem.

#62011-10-17 11:50:17

everything

#72024-10-19

The friendliness. professionalism and knowledge of all staff members.

#82024-02-18

Time spent with doctor was longer than expected. Doctor said she liked Retin-A Micro.

#92011-03-30 10:03:23

Thorough body check.

#102011-12-20 11:18:43

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What can we do better?

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All aspects of care were remarkable--much better than I've encountered elsewhere.

#12024-08-01

super happy with visit

#22024-05-26

my visit was great

#32024-07-16

Everything was wonderful

#42024-04-12

music mix

#52024-03-08

It was a very good visit! Thank You!

#62024-11-04

I am completely happy with my needs being met here.

#72010-08-23 16:52:07

Having Lip Gloss we can give others to let others know about you.

#82024-06-23

Complain to the insurance industry that they cove too little, complain to the product manufactures that they truely charge too much for the products. I feel that the industry in general is very slow to treat because of insurance allowances. Patients have busy work schedules and pay for monthly coverage that covers too little. In one hour or less could do what multiple appointments do to remove or treat small skin defects require many visits. Should provide payment better incentives.

#92010-11-10 12:28:11

Service was fantastic. No suggestions.

#102011-11-29 13:58:45

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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)