A bacterial infection of hair follicles.
Inflammation of the hair follicles caused by bacterial infection. It commonly affects the beard area (sycosis barbae) and may cause intense itching. The infection usually spreads unless treated by allowing the beard to grow and applying antibiotic ointments.
An inflammatory condition that targets the skin’s hair follicles, especially in the beard area, known as sycosis barbae or barber’s rash. It’s marked by small raised bumps and pus-filled blisters, accompanied by skin crusting.