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barber's itch

 
Dictionary: bar·ber's itch
(bär'bərz)
n.
  1. Inflammation of the hair follicles of skin that has been shaved, usually caused by a staphylococcal infection. Also called sycosis barbae.
  2. Inflammation of the hair follicles in a shaved area of the face and neck caused by a fungus; ringworm of the beard. Also called tinea barbae.

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(bär'bərz)
n.

Any of various skin eruptions on the face and neck, especially ringworm of the beard. Also called folliculitis barbae, tinea barbae, tinea sycosis.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: fungal infection of the face and neck
  Synonym: tinea barbae


 
 

 

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