What is another word for folliculitis?

Pronunciation: [fˌɒlɪkjʊlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Folliculitis is a common medical condition characterized by the inflammation of hair follicles. This condition can affect any part of the body where hair grows. While folliculitis may seem like a mild condition, it can be quite uncomfortable and painful for those who experience it. There are several synonyms for folliculitis, including hair follicle inflammation, follicular infection, and hair pore infection. Other terms used to describe this condition include bacterial folliculitis, fungal folliculitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (common in men). Folliculitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and certain skin conditions. Treatment typically involves topical or oral medications to control the underlying infection.

Synonyms for Folliculitis:

What are the hypernyms for Folliculitis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    infection, skin disorder, Bacterial Infection, skin infection, dermatological condition, contagious infection, inflammatory skin condition.

What are the hyponyms for Folliculitis?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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