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Sycosis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Sycosis is an inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard area,[1][2][3] and generally classified as papulopustular[1][3] and chronic.[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 thefreedictionary.com > sycosis citing: Dorland’s Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers. 2007
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 thefreedictionary.com > sycosis citing: The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 thefreedictionary.com > sycosis citing: Miller-Keane Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003

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