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sycosis barbae |
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sycosis /sy·co·sis/ (si-ko´sis) papulopustular inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard. sycosis bar´bae bacterial folliculitis of the bearded region, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. lupoid sycosis a chronic, scarring form of deep sycosis barbae. sycosis vulga´ris sycosis barbae. sycosis barbae [sikō′sis] Etymology: Gk, sycon, fig, osis, condition; L, barba, beard an inflammation of hair follicles of skin that has been shaved. Treatment includes light and infrequent shaving, topical and systemic antibiotics, and daily plucking of infected hairs. Also called barber's itch, sycosis vulgaris. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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