folliculitis
noun
fol·lic·u·li·tis
fə-ˌli-kyə-ˈlī-təs 
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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Common issues laser hair removal can treat include the aforementioned folliculitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Hunter Lacey, Allure, 3 July 2024
Some of the most common causes of saddle sores include chafing, folliculitis, or ulcerations.
—Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
Where the body is concerned, too much bacteria can lead to bacterial skin infections, as well as folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle) and body odour, adds Dr Penzi.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
In my case, folliculitis manifested as many, many pesky inflamed patches dappled with blemishes.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 3 July 2024
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Hunter Lacey, Allure, 3 July 2024
Some of the most common causes of saddle sores include chafing, folliculitis, or ulcerations.
—Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
Where the body is concerned, too much bacteria can lead to bacterial skin infections, as well as folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle) and body odour, adds Dr Penzi.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
In my case, folliculitis manifested as many, many pesky inflamed patches dappled with blemishes.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 3 July 2024
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folliculitis
noun
fol·lic·u·li·tis
fə-ˌlik-yə-ˈlīt-əs
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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