sycosis barbae

sycosis /sy·co·sis/ (si-ko´sis) papulopustular inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard.

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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.

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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.

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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.

sycosis vulga´ris sycosis barbae.