Glossary

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  • Induction of folliculogenesis

    Stimulation of follicle development with drugs (e.g., clomiphene) or hormones (e.g., gonadotropins).  

  • Keloidal folliculitis

    Chronic dermatitis with production of hard papules that join together to form hypertrophied scars.  

  • Hot tub folliculitis

    An inflammation of the hair follicles caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, occurring after exposure to contaminated bath, spa, or swimming pool water. The infection resolves without treatment in about 14 days.  

  • Folliculitis decalvans

    Purulent follicular inflammation of the scalp resulting in permanent irregular alopecia and scarring. This rare disease occurs mostly in men. The cause is unknown. This is a condition characterized by bald patches accompanied by inflammation of the hair follicles surrounding the affected area. Treatment options have included taking sulpha drugs orally and applying tincture of…

  • Folliculitis barbae

    A deep-seated infection of the hair follicles of the beard — usually caused by staphylococcal or fungal infection. A deep-seated infection of the hair follicles of the beard — usually caused by staphylococcal or fungal infection.  

  • Follicular occlusion triad

    A collective term used for three related forms of localized skin abscess: hidradenitis suppurativa, acne conglobata, and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.  

  • Vesicular follicle

    A follicle containing a cavity; a mature ovarian (graafian) follicle.  

  • Thyroid follicle

    A spherical or oval subunit of the thyroid gland, made of cuboidal epithelium, which contains colloid and the thyroglobulin and iodine from which thyroxine and triiodothyronine are synthesized.  

  • Nabothian follicle

    A dilated cyst of the glands of the cervix uteri.  

  • Lymph follicle

    The densely packed collection of lymphocytes and lymphoblasts that make up the cortex of lymph glands.