barber's itch
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bar·ber's itch
(bär'bərz)
n.
n.
- Inflammation of the hair follicles of skin that has been shaved, usually caused by a staphylococcal infection. Also called sycosis barbae.
- 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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bar·ber's itch
(bär'bərz)
n.
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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