The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.
Wiktionary
sycosis
n. (context pathology English) A pustular eruption that affects the scalp or the bearded part of the face
Wikipedia
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