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sycosis
(si-ko´sis)
a papulopustular inflammation of the hair follicles, usually of the beard.
sycosis barbae
inflammation of hair follicles, usually occurring on the neck of a male patient with tightly curled beard hair. (This condition
should not be confused with pseudofolliculitis barbae, the so-called “razor bumps”, which is usually seen in shaved areas.) Symptoms include burning, itching, and pain, with formation
of small papules and pustules that drain, form crusts, and leave scars when they heal. Sycosis barbae is treated with bland
hot compresses, antibiotics applied locally and administered parenterally, and manual epilation of the infected hairs. Scrupulous
cleanliness and personal hygiene are necessary to prevent reinfection. Called also barber's itch.
lupoid sycosis
a chronic, scarring form of deep sycosis barbae.
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