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Folliculitis - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

folliculitis

/fəˌlɪkjəˈlaɪtɪs/ /fɒˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

Definition:

Inflammation of hair follicles, often caused by bacterial or fungal infection.

Synonyms:

hair follicle infection, follicular infection, pustular folliculitis

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

healthy skin, uninfected follicles

Common Collocations:

bacterial folliculitis, scalp folliculitis, chronic folliculitis, hot tub folliculitis

Derivatives:

follicular, follicle

Usage Tips:

Use "folliculitis" to describe inflamed hair follicles; specify cause (e.g., bacterial) if known for clarity.

Common Phrases:

"hot tub rash, " "barber’s itch, " "shaving bumps"

Etymology:

From Latin *folliculus* (small sac) + *-itis* (inflammation), referring to inflamed hair sacs.

Examples:

  • 1. She developed folliculitis after shaving her legs.
  • 2. The doctor prescribed antibiotics for his severe folliculitis.
  • 3. Hot tub folliculitis is caused by contaminated water.
  • 4. Avoid tight clothing to prevent recurring folliculitis.

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