folliculitis

noun

fol·​lic·​u·​li·​tis fə-ˌli-kyə-ˈlī-təs How to pronounce folliculitis (audio)
: 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. Casey Gallagher, Health, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for folliculitis 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from folliculus + -itis

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of folliculitis was circa 1860

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“Folliculitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folliculitis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

folliculitis

noun
fol·​lic·​u·​li·​tis fə-ˌlik-yə-ˈlīt-əs How to pronounce folliculitis (audio)
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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