folliculitis

noun

fol·lic·u·li·tis fə-ˌli-kyə-ˈlī-təs

: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair

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As the colony grows, there is more potential for folliculitis or the inflammation of hair follicles by bacterial infection. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024 Those dealing with scalp conditions such as psoriasis, folliculitis, or seborrheic dermatitis may experience worsened irritation and visible flakiness that, beyond being visually distracting, can be quite uncomfortable. —

Tayler Adigun, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 What Causes Scalp Folliculitis? Scalp folliculitis is caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that gets into tiny cuts or breaks in the skin on your scalp. —

Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024 Another type of scalp folliculitis, Demodex folliculitis, is caused by an excess of Demodex mites (face mites) on your skin. —

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