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Sycosis Pictures, Sycosis barbae, Sycosis vulgaris

Definition: Sycosis vulgaris is folliculitis (infection of a hair follicle) of the bearded region. It is also known as "Barber's itch," and "Sycosis barbae."

"Sycosis vulgaris of moderate development, involving chin and to a slight extent, upper lip."

"Sycosis vulgaris of several years' duration; involving the entire bearded region."

Sycosis vulgaris (barber's itch, Sycosis barbae)

Color illustration of sycosis

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