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.
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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.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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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.
—Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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folliculitis
noun
fol·lic·u·li·tis
fə-ˌlik-yə-ˈlīt-əs
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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