: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebTypical acne remedies are often ineffective against Pityrosporum folliculitis, which makes a proper diagnosis vital. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 27 July 2022 The doctor at the clinic diagnosed the bumps as folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 July 2022 Basically, fungal acne is just one form of folliculitis. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 Oct. 2021 The first wash of its kind, Microbiome Balancing Cleanser is specifically formulated to support the health, balance & comfort of skin prone to bacterial & fungal folliculitis or cutaneous candida.Essence, 20 Sep. 2021 If red, pimple-like bumps — known as folliculitis — appear, Campbell says OTC treatments can help. Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, 26 Mar. 2020 For those who get inflamed ingrown hairs, called folliculitis, your dermatologist can prescribe medication to help with the redness and pain. Hana Hong, Marie Claire, 8 Nov. 2019 One diagnosed her with a yeast infection and the other with folliculitis, a condition caused by inflamed skin follicles. Maggie O'neill, Health.com, 29 July 2019 For instance, clusters of tiny, itchy bumps or pimples around hair follicles might indicate a condition known as folliculitis. Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Mar. 2019 See More
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from folliculus + -itis
First Known Use
circa 1860, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
folliculitis
noun
fol·lic·u·li·tis fə-ˌlik-yə-ˈlīt-əs
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair