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barber's itch
(redirected from Folliculitis Barbae Traumatica)

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bar·ber's itch (bärbrz)
n.
1. Inflammation of the hair follicles of skin that has been shaved, usually caused by a staphylococcal infection. Also called sycosis barbae.
2. Inflammation of the hair follicles in a shaved area of the face and neck caused by a fungus; ringworm of the beard. Also called tinea barbae.

barber's itch, rash
n
(Medicine / Pathology) any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face Technical name tinea barbae
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Noun1.barber's itch - fungal infection of the face and neck
ringworm, roundworm, tinea - infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches


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