While it is important for nurses to detect early wound complications, treatment plans based on wound assessments need to be informed by current clinical guidelines. In implementing the guideline, it is essential to first identify barriers and facilitators to knowledge transfer.

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We report on two young adults with KID syndrome and follicular hyperkeratosis, hidradenitis suppurativa of the groin, progressive development of proliferative pilar cysts and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, who developed metastatic malignant pilar tumors. Based on our findings, we believe that cancer surveillance in patients with KID syndrome should include screening for pilar tumors and their early removal to avoid development of malignant proliferating pilar tumors with poor prognosis.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) are chronic inflammatory conditions affecting hair follicles common in men of color who are genetically inclined to have tightly curled hair. 1 The incidence of PFB and AKN among African American men may be as high as 83.0% and 13.6%, respectively. 2,3 The barbershop represents a distinctly important institution in the African American community and constitutes a culturally appropriate venue for barbers to provide men with health information. 4 The knowledge and expertise afforded by barbers regarding dermatologic evaluation and intervention of common scalp and hair problems in this population has not been evaluated. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess barber perceptions and recommendations regarding PFB and AKN in predominantly African American barbershops.

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