ringworm of the beard

ringworm of the beard
tinea barbae.

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  • barber'sitch — bar·ber s itch (bärʹbərz) 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 …   Universalium

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  • kerion — noun ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid • Hypernyms: ↑tinea, ↑ringworm, ↑roundworm * * * ˈkirēˌän noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin …   Useful english dictionary

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