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1
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WHAT IS BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF NAVY PERSONNEL WITH PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB)

2
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WHO IS BUPERSINST 1000.22B FROM?

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CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

3
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WHO IS BUPERSINST 1000.22B TO:?

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ALL SHIPS AND STATIONS (LESS MARINE CORPS FIELD ADDRESSES NOT HAVING NAVY PERSONNEL ATTACHED)

4
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HOW MANY REFERENCES ARE IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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TWO

5
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WHAT IS THE FIRST REFERENCE IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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(a) U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS, 1990

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WHAT IS THE SECOND REFERENCE IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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(b) OPNAVINST 5100.19D

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HOW MANY ENCLOSURES ARE IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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TWO

8
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WHAT IS THE FIRST ENCLOSURE IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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(1) PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) TREATMENT PROTOCOL

9
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WHAT IS THE SECOND ENCLOSURE IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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(2) NAVPERS 1000/1 (REV. 12-02) PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) SHAVING/WAIVER/EVALUATION/DISPOSITION

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WHAT IS THE WRITTEN PURPOSE OF BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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PURPOSE - TO PROVIDE STANDARDIZATION IN THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS WITH PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB)

11
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WHAT DOES BUPERSINST 1000.22B CANCEL?

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BUPERSINST 1000.22A

12
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WHAT BUPERSINST 1000.22B REFERENCE PERMITS THE WEARING OF MUSTACHES AND ALLOWS FOR FACIAL HAIR FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS?

A

U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS, 1990

13
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ACCORDING TO BUPERSINST 1000.22B, WHAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS QUALIFY FOR THE WEARING OF FACIAL HAIR?

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MEDICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS UNCONTROLLABLE PFB (SHAVING BUMPS), SERVERE FACIAL SCARING, ETC.

14
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WHICH REFERENCE DESCRIBES THE ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS OF FACIAL HAIR WHICH MAY CONSTITUTE A SAFETY OF HEALTH HAZARD FOR SOME PERSONNEL?

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OPNAVINST 5100.19D

15
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ACCORDING TO BUPERSINST 1000.22B, WHEN DOES PFB BECOME A MEDICAL PROBLEM?

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PFB IS NOT A MEDICAL PROBLEM UNLESS AN INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO SHAVE DAILY.

16
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WHERE DOES PFB AFFECT THE BODY?

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PFB CONDITION AFFECTS MAINLY THE NECK AREA BUT CAN AFFECT ANY AREA OF SHAVED SKIN

17
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WHO DOES PFB AFFECT?

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IT OCCURS PREDOMINANTLY IN BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERCAN INDIVIDUALS, BUT MEMBERS OF OTHER RACES WITH STRONGLY CURVED HAIR MAY ALSO DEVELOP THIS CONDITION.

18
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WHAT TYPE OF SKIN REACTION IS PFB?

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PFB IS A FOREIGN BODY TYPE OF SKIN REACTION.

19
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ACCORDING TO BUPERSINST 1000.22B, WHAT IS PHYSICALLY OCCURING WITH PFB?

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AS THE SHARP LIP OF CLOSELY SHAVED HAIR GROWS OUT, IT CURVES SHARPLY, FORMS A LOOP AND PENETRATES THE SKIN ADJACENT OT THE HAIR FOLLICLE.

20
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HOW DOES SHAVING AGGRAVATE PFB?

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SHAVING CAUSES OR AGGRAVATES THE DISORDER, AS ONLY SHORT STIFF HAIRS REENTER THE SKIN.

21
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ACCORDING TO BUPERSINST 1000.22B, IS THERE ANY CONVENTIONAL SHAVING SCHEDULE THAT CAN CURE PFB?

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NO CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM OR SCHEDULE OF SHAVING CAN CURE THIS DISORDER. HOWEVER, IN MOST CASES IT CAN BE CONTROLLED.

22
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING BOTH PATIENTS AND THEIR SUPERVISORS REGARDING THE NATURE AND TREATMENT OF PFB?

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MEDICAL DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL MUST TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO EDUCATE BOTH PATIENTS AND THEIR SUPERVISORS REGARDING THE NATURE AND TREATMENT OF PFB.

23
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH PFB FOLLOW THE PRESCRIBED TREATMENT REGIMEN?

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SUPERVISORS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH PFB MUST ACTIVELY MONITOR AND ENSURE TREATMENT REGIMEN IS FOLLOWED FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS AS OUTLINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION.

24
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HOW MANY TIMES MUST AN INDIVIDUAL BE EVALUATED FOR PFB?

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IT IS THE INTENT OF THIS POLICY THA TA ONE-TIME THOROUGH EVALUATION OF EACH AFFECTED MEMBER’S CONDITION BE SUFFICIENT.

25
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ARE MEMBERS REQUIRED TO BE RE-EVALUATED FOR THIS CONDITION?

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MEMBERS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE RE-EVALUATED AT ANY TIME OR RECOMMENDED FOR SEPARATION, SUBSEQUENT TO FINAL DETERMINATION, INCLUDING TRANSFER.

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TO WHOM ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO STATE THEY CANNOT SHAVE BECAUSE OF FACIAL IRRITATION REFERRED?

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INDIVIDUALS WHO STATE THEY CANNOT SHAVE BECAUSE OF FACIAL IRRITATION WILL BE REFERRED TO A MEDICAL OFFICER FOR EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT.

27
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WHAT ENCLOSURE CONTAINS THE TREATMENT PROTOCOL FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH PFB?

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ENCLOSURE (1) [PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) TREATMENT PROTOCOL] CONTAINS THE TREATMENT PROTOCOL THAT WILL BE FOLLOWED BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF PFB.

28
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ACCORDING TO BUPERSINST 1000.22B, AFTER A PFB DIAGNOSIS, WHO INSTRUCT THE PATIENT ON THE TREATMENT PROTOCOL FOR PFB?

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AFTER A PFB DIAGNOSIS HAS BEEN MADE, THE PHYSICIAN OF SENIOR MEDICAL DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE (SMDR) WILL INSTRUCT THE PATIENT AND DESIGNATED SUPERVISORS ON THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT PROTOCOL FOR PFB.

29
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WHAT IS USED TO DOCUMENT THE SERVICE MEMBER’S INITIAL CONDITION?

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ENCLOSURE (2) [NAVPERS 1000/1 (REV. 12-02) PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) SHAVING/WAIVER/EVALUATION/DISPOSITION] MARKED “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” WILL BE UTILIZED TO DOCUMENT THE SERVICE MEMBER’S INITIAL CONDITION, PROGRESSION OF TREATMENT, AND FINAL RECOMMENDATION.

30
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ONCE A NAVPERS 1000/1 IS COMPLETED, WHAT IS DONE WITH IT?

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THE ORIGINAL WILL BE PLACED IN THE MEMBER’S HEALTH RECORD AND A COPY WILL BE PLACED IN THE MEMBER’S SERVICE RECORD/FILE.

31
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WHAT HAPPENS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED AND FAILED THE PFB TREATMENT PROTOCOL?

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INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED AND FAILED THE PFB TREATMENT PROTOCOL WILL BE RECOMMENDED FOR A PERMANENT “NO SHAVE” STATUS.

32
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WHO MUST COMPLETE NAVPERS 1000/1?

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ENCLOSURE (2) [NAVPERS 1000/1] MUST BE COMPLETED AND PRESENTED TO THE COMMANDING OFFICER (CO) FOR ACTION.

33
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FACIAL HAIR IS LIMITED TO WHAT LENGTH FOR INDIVIDUALS IN A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT “NO SHAVE” STATUS?

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…MAINTAIN FACIAL HAIR NOT TO EXCEED 1/4 INCH IN LENGTH.

34
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FOR INDIVIDUALS IN A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT “NO SHAVE” STATUS, HOW MUST THE BEARD APPEAR?

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THE BEARD WILL NOT BECOME UNKEMPT IN APPEARANCE AND WILL NOT BE MANICURED TO ANY STYLE.

35
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IN ADDITION TO KEEPING A BEARD WITHIN PRESCRIBED LENGTH AND APPEARANCE, INDIVIDUALS IN A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT “NO SHAVE” STATUS, MUST DO WHAT?

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COMPLY WITH ALL TREATMENT PROTOCOLS

36
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CONCERNING BUPERSINST 1000.22B, COMMANDS WILL EMPHASIZE WHAT?

A

COMMANDS WILL PLACE EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION, MONITORING, AND ASSISTANCE WHEN MEMBERS ARE FIRST TREATED.

37
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WHO DETERMINES IF A PERMANENT “NO SHAVING” STATUS IS DETRIMENTAL TO GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE OR AFFECTS THE MEMBERS ABILITY TO PERFORM MILITARY DUTIES?

A

THE CO.

38
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WHAT COURSE OF ACTION CAN A CO TAKE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A PERMANENT “NO SHAVING” STATUS DETERMINED TO BE DETRIMENTAL TO GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE OR AFFECTS THE MEMBERS ABILITY TO PERFORM MILITARY DUTIES?

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IF CO’S DETERMINE THAT A PERMANENT “NO SHAVING” STATUS IS DETRIMENTAL TO GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE OR AFFECTS THE MEMBERS ABILITY TO PERFORM MILITARY DUTIES, THEY MAY PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION UNDER MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1910-120 FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT - PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITIONS AS EVIDENCED BY PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB).

39
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FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PACKAGE FOR PFB, HOW MANY “ITEMS” ARE REQUIRED?

A

FOUR

40
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WHAT IS THE FIRST “ITEM” REQUIRED FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PACKAGE FOR PFB?

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(1) A CERTIFIED COPY OF NAVPERS 1000/1 (REV. 12-02), PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) SHAVING WAIVER/EVALUATION/DISPOSITION FORM

41
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WHAT IS THE SECOND “ITEM” REQUIRED FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PACKAGE FOR PFB?

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(2) CO’S COMMENTS RELATIVE TO THEIR RECOMMENDATION. DOCUMENTATION OF COMMAND IMPACT OF INABILITY TO PERFORM MILITARY DUTIES MUST BE PROVIDED.

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WHAT IS THE THIRD “ITEM” REQUIRED FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PACKAGE FOR PFB?

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(3) A STATEMENT FROM THE SERVICE MEMBER IF SO DESIRED. IF MEMBER DECLINES TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT, IT MUST BE SO STATED.

43
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WHAT IS THE FOURTH “ITEM” REQUIRED FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PACKAGE FOR PFB?

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(4) A “CLOSE-UP” PHOTOGRAPH OF GOOD QUALITY WHICH CLEARLY DEPICTS THE MEMBER’S PFB LESIONS.

44
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WHO DOCUMENTS THE FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE HEALTH AND SERVICE RECORDS/FILES OF THE MEMBER?

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MEDICAL OFFICER AND MEMBER’S COMMAND WILL DOCUMENT THE FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE HEALTH AND SERVICE RECORDS/FILES OF THE MEMBER. A COPY OF ENCLOSURE (2) WILL BE FILED IN THE MEDICAL RECORD.

45
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WHO SIGNED BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

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J.W. TOWNES, III, REAR ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

46
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WHAT IS PHASE I PFB?

A

PHASE I - CONTROL OF MILD CASES (LESS THAN 20-30 SMALL PAPULES OR RARE PUSTULES)

47
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HOW LONG WILL AN INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I (MILD CASE) PFB INITIALLY TOTALLY AVOID SHAVING?

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TOTALLY AVOID SHAVING FOR 3 TO 4 WEEKS UNTIL ALL LESIONS HAVE SUBSIDED, WHILE APPLYING VIOFORM-HC CREAM TO INVOLVED SKIN EACH MORNING.

48
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FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I (MILD CASE) PFB, HOW WILL THEY SOFTEN WHISKERS?

A

TO SOFTEN WHISKERS, BEGIN A NIGHTLY APPLICATION OF RETIN-A CREAM 0.05-0.1% TO BEARD SKIN WHILE BEARD IS GROWING OUT. USE AS TOLERATED.

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FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I (MILD CASE) PFB, WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY OF CIRCULAR BRUSHING?

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CIRCULAR BRUSHING OF BEARD AREA WITH SOFT BRUSH (POLYESTER SKIN CLEANING PAD) OR MEDIUM FIRM TOOTHBRUSH, 4 TIMES A DAY FOR 3 TO FIVE MINUTES.

50
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ONCE SHAVING BUMPS HAVE SUBSIDED, WHAT DOES AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PHASE I PFB WANT TO AVOID?

A

AVOID CLOSE SHAVE

51
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FOR AND INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I PFB, WHAT IS THE SHAVING PROTOCOL USED TO AVOID CLOSE SHAVING?

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(1) WATER SOFTEN BEARD FIRST WITH HOT, WET WASHCLOTH FOR 5 MINUTES.
(2) USE LUBRICATING SHAVE GEL
(3) AVOID CLOSE SHAVE BY USING PFB RAZOR
(4) SHAVE WITH THE GRAIN OF THE BEARD AND DO NOT STRETCH THE SKIN. USE ONLY ONE STROKE OVER EACH AREA OF THE BEARD.
(5) SHAVE ONLY EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS

52
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FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I (MILD CASE) PFB, HOW WOULD THEY USE AN ELECTRIC RAZOR?

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USE AN ELECTRIC RAZOR ON A HIGH (LENGTH) SETTING TO AVOID CLOSE SHAVING

53
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FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I (MILD CASE) PFB, WHAT IS THE PROTOCOL FOR SHAVING WITH AN ELECTRIC RAZOR?

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(1) PREPARE BEARD WITH ELECTRIC RAZOR PRE-SHAVE.
(2) DO NOT STRETC SKIN WHILE SHAVING.
(3) SHAVE WITH THE GRAIN OF THE BEARD GROWTH
(4) AVOID MULTIPLE REPETITION OF STROKES IN THE SAME AREA
(5) DO NOT PRESS RAZOR HEAD HARD AGAINST THE SKIN
(6) SHAVE EVERY OTHER DAY

54
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FOR AN INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSED WITH PHASE I (MILD CASE) PFB, AFTER SHAVING (EITHER CONVENTIONAL OR ELECTRIC), WHAT SHOULD BE DONE AT THE FIRST SIGN OF IRRITATION?

A

AFTER SHAVING, RUB IN VIOFORM-HC CREAM AT THE FIRST SIGN OF IRRITATION, TENDERNESS, OR NE PAPULE FORMATION.

55
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HOW IS PHASE II PFB DEFINED?

A

MODERATE CASES (20-60 PAPULES WITH PUSTULES)

56
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WHEN IS PHASE II TREATMENT IMPLEMENTED?

A

PHASE II - CONTROL OF MODERATE CASES (20-60 PAPULES WITH PUSTULES) OR CASES UNRESPONSIVE TO PHASE I

57
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WHAT STEPS OF PHASE I PFB CARE IS HELD OVER TO PHASE II PFB CARE?

A

PHASE I, a, b, AND c:

(a) TOTALLY AVOID SHAVING FOR 3 TO 4 WEEKS UNTIL ALL LESIONS HAVE SUBSIDED, WHILE APPLYING VIOFORM-HC CREAM TO INVOLVED SKIN EACH MORNING.
(b) TO SOFTEN WHISKERS, BEGIN A NIGHTLY APPLICATION OF RETIN-A CREAM 0.05-0.1% TO BEARD SKIN WHILE BEARD IS GROWING OUT. USE AS TOLERATED.
(c) CIRCULAR BRUSHING OF BEARD AREA WITH SOFT BRUSH (POLYESTER SKIN CLEANING PAD) OR MEDIUM FIRM TOOTHBRUSH, 4 TIMES A DAY FOR 3 TO FIVE MINUTES.

58
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ACCORDING TO BUPERSINST 1000.22B, HOW MANY METHODS ARE THERE TO REMOVE ACTUAL WHISKER AND LEAVE A BLUNTED END?

A

TWO

59
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WHAT IS THE FIRST LISTED METHOD FOR REMOVING THE WHISKER AND LEAVING THE BLUNTED END?

A

(1) BARIUM SULFIDE DEPILATORY - VERY MILD TO STRONG

60
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WHAT IS THE ENTIRE BARIUM SULFIDE DEPILATORY PROCESS?

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(a) USE ONLY EVERY 48-72 HOURS
(b) USE MILDEST FORM THAT WORKS
(c) APPLY TO SMALL AREAS AT A TIME (1/4 - 1/2 OF FACE) ANDS START REMOVAL (NO LATER THAN 3 MINUTES AFTER APPLICATION00
(d) REMOVE WITH SPATULA, BUTTER KNIFE, TONGUE BLADE, OR THE OTHER BLUNT STRAIGHT EDGE.
(e) USE SHORT, RAPID STROKES AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF HAIR GROWTH. KEEP SHAVING INSTRUMENT MOIST BUT WIPED CLEAN
(f) IF SOME HAIRS REMAIN, REPEAT AFTER 30-60 SECONDS. WIT IF WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF ORIGINAL APPLICATION.
(g) RAPID AND THOROUGH RINSING, TWO TO THREE TIMES DAILY WITH SOAP WASHES BETWEEN RINSES
(h) NEUTRALIZE DEPILATORY WITH A DILUTED VINEGAR SOLUTION (1 TEAPOON PER PINT OF WATER) THEN RINSE AGAIN THOROUGHLY WITH TAP WATER.
(i) APPLY VIOFORM-HC CREAM IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS

61
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WHAT IS THE SECOND LISTED METHOD FOR REMOVING THE WHISKER AND LEAVING THE BLUNTED END?

A

(2) CALCIUM TRIGLYCOLATE DEPILATORY

62
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WHAT IS THE ENTIRE CALCIUM TRIGLYLCOLATE DEPILATORY PROCESS?

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(a) APPLY TO BEARDED AREAS
(b) LEAVE ON 5 TO 10 MINUTES
(c) USE SPATULA, TONGUE BLADE, BUTTER KNIFE, OR OTHER BLUNT STRAIGHT EDGE TO REMOVE MATERIAL WITH STROKES AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF HAIR GROWTH.
(d) RINSE THOROUGHLY 2-3 TIMES
(e) APPLY VIOFORM-HC CREAM IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS

63
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HOW IS PHASE II PFB DEFINED?

A

PHASE III PFB - SEVERE CASES OR IN THOSE CASES UNRESPONSIVE TO PHASE I AND II TREATMENT

64
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WHEN IS PHASE III TREATMENT IMPLEMENTED?

A

PHASE III - CONTROL OF SEVERE CASES OR IN THOSE CASES UNRESONSIVE TO PHASES I AND II.

65
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WHAT STEPS OF PHASE II PFB CARE IS HELD OVER TO PHASE III PFB CARE?

A

PHASE I, a, b, c, AND f:

(a) TOTALLY AVOID SHAVING FOR 3 TO 4 WEEKS UNTIL ALL LESIONS HAVE SUBSIDED, WHILE APPLYING VIOFORM-HC CREAM TO INVOLVED SKIN EACH MORNING.
(b) TO SOFTEN WHISKERS, BEGIN A NIGHTLY APPLICATION OF RETIN-A CREAM 0.05-0.1% TO BEARD SKIN WHILE BEARD IS GROWING OUT. USE AS TOLERATED.
(c) CIRCULAR BRUSHING OF BEARD AREA WITH SOFT BRUSH (POLYESTER SKIN CLEANING PAD) OR MEDIUM FIRM TOOTHBRUSH, 4 TIMES A DAY FOR 3 TO FIVE MINUTES.
(f) AFTER SHAVING, RUB IN VIOFORM-HC CREAM AT THE FIRST SIGN OF IRRITATION, TENDERNESS, OR NEW PAPULE FORMATION

66
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WHAT IS THE ENTIRE TREATMENT PROTOCOL FOR PHASE III - CONTROL OF SEVERE CASES OR IN THOSE CASES UNRESPONSIVE TO PHASES I AND II?

A

(a) CONTINUE PHASE I, STEPS (a), (b), (c), and (f)
(b) USE BARBER’S CLIPPER (WITH CLIPPING GUARD) TO PREVENT A CLOSER THAN 1 mm CUT OF WHISKER HAIR
(c) HOLD CLIPPER CLOSE TO FACE AND SLOWLY GLIDE ALONG FACIAL CONTOURS AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF HAIR GROWTH
(d) DO NOT STRETCH SKIN OR PRESS HARD AGAINST THE SKIN WITH THE CLIPPERS
(e) USE CLIPPERS ON A DAILY BASIS

67
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HOW IS THE TREATMENT FOR PHASE IV PFB DEFINED IN BUPERSINST 1000.22B?

A

PHASE IV - CONTROL OF SEVERE CASES OR IN THOSE CASES UNRESPONSIVE TO PHASES I, II, AND III.

68
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WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP OF PHASE IV PFB TREATMENT?

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(a) THE MEDICAL OFFICER OR SMDR SHOULD REFER THE PATIENT TO DERMATOLOGY FOR POSSIBLE TREATMENT WITH A DEDICATED 1062 no LASER SYSTEM WITH ADEQUATE INTEGRATED EPIDERMAL COOLING.

69
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IF LASER TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR A PHASE IV PFB PATIENT AND THE PATIENT WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, WHAT ARE THE STEPS OF THIS NON-PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL PROTOL?

A

(1) INFORMATION CONSENT WILL BE OBTAINED
(2) AFFECTED AREAS, DESIGNATED BY THE PATIENT, WOULD BE TREATED WITH AN APPROPRIATE TOPICAL ANESTHETIC
(3) TREATMENT PROTOCOLS WOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY THE DERMATOLOGIST BUT WOULD TYPICALLY INCLUDE 3 TREATMENTS IN A 3 TO 4 MONTH PERIOD TO ACHIEVE A 90-95 PERCENT HAIR REDUCTION IN THE TREATED AREAS. MAINTENANCE THERAPY WOULD THEN BE REQUIRED EVERY 3 MONTHS FOR OPTIMAL BUMP REDUCTION.

70
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WHAT HAPPENS TO AN INDIVIDUAL IF THEY REFUSE PHASE IV PFB LASER TREATMENT?

A

(c) IF AN INDIVIDUAL CHOOSES NOT TO HAVE LASER TREATMENT, OR IF LASER TREATMENT IS UNAVAILABLE, THE MEMBER’S DISPOSITION WOULD BE GUIDED BY THE ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSING OUTLINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION. IN ADDITION A NAVPERS 1070/613 ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS (PAGE 13) SHOULD BE INITIATED STATING MEMBER REFUSES PHASE IV LASER TREATMENT.

71
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WHAT FORM IS THE PSEUDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB) SHAVING WAIVER/EVALUATION/DISPOSITION (NO-SHAVE CHIT)?

A

NAVPERS 1000/1 (REV 12-02)