<dermatology> Erythematous follicular papules or, less commonly, pustules resulting from close shaving of very curly hair. ... The growing tips of hairs consequently reenter the skin adjacent to the follicle producing ingrown hairs. Pseudofolliculitis of the beard area is very common in blacks. ... (21 Jun 2000) ...
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(soo″do-fә-lik″u-li´tis) a skin condition resembling folliculitis. pseudofolliculitis barbae a condition resembling folliculitis, involving the bearded region, usually seen in men of African descent who have very curly hair and shave their necks. It was formerly...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sū′dō-fo-lik′yū-lī′tis Definitions: 1. Erythematous follicular papules or, less commonly, pustules resulting from close shaving of very curly hair; growing tips of hairs consequently reenter the skin adjacent to the follicle, thus producing ingrown hairs; pseudofolliculitis of the bear...
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