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Sycosis

Sycosis \Sy*co"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? a fig.] (Med.) A pustular eruption upon the scalp, or the beared part of the face, whether due to ringworm, acne, or impetigo.

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sycosis

n. (context pathology English) A pustular eruption that affects the scalp or the bearded part of the face

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Sycosis

Sycosis is an inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard area, and generally classified as papulopustular and chronic.

Types include:

:* Sycosis barbae

:* Lupoid sycosis

:* Tinea sycosis

:* Herpetic sycosis