sycosis
[si-ko´sis] a papulopustular inflammation of the hair follicles, usually of the beard.
sycosis bar´bae a staphylococcal infection and irritation of the hair follicles in the beard region; it may be associated with other superficial bacterial infections such as
impetigo or
furunculosis. Symptoms include burning, itching, and pain, with formation of small papules and pustules that drain, form crusts, and leave scars when they heal. The condition is treated with bland hot compresses, antibiotics applied locally and administered parenterally, and manual epilation of the infected hairs. Scrupulous cleanliness and personal hygiene are necessary to prevent reinfection. Called also
barber's itch,
folliculitis barbae, and
sycosis vulgaris.
lupoid sycosis a chronic, scarring form of deep sycosis barbae.
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sy·co·sis
(sī-kō'sis), Do not confuse this word with psychosis.A pustular folliculitis, particularly of the bearded area.
[G. sykōsis, fr. sykōn, fig, + -osis, condition]
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sycosis
(sī-kō′sĭs)n. A chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard, characterized by eruption of pimples and nodules.
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A staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles in the bearded area of the face, usually the upper lip, which is aggravated by shaving; tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but is caused by a fungusSegen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
sy·co·sis
(sī-kō'sis) A pustular folliculitis, particularly of the beard area.
[G. sykōsis, fr. sykōn, fig, + -osis, condition]
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