A pustular folliculitis, particularly of the bearded area. [G. sykosis, fr. sykon, fig, + -osis, condition]
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sy·co·sis sī-'kō-səs n, pl sy·co·ses -.sēz a chronic inflammatory disease involving the hair follicles esp. of the bearded part of the face and marked by papules, pustules, and tubercles perforated by hairs with crusting
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inflammation of the hair follicles caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus; it commonly affects the beard area (sycosis barbae) of men in their thirties or forties. The infection usually spreads unless treated by applying antibiotic ointments or giving antibiotics by mouth.
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sy·co·sis (si-koґsis) [Gr. sykōsis, from sykon fig] a disease marked by inflammation of the hair follicles.Medical dictionary. 2011.