Sycosis

Sycosis is an inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard area,[1][2][3] and generally classified as papulopustular[1][3] and chronic.[2]

Not to be confused with Psychosis.

Types

Types include:

References
  1. thefreedictionary.com > sycosis citing: Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers. 2007
  2. thefreedictionary.com > sycosis citing: The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007
  3. thefreedictionary.com > sycosis citing: Miller-Keane Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003


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