folliculitis

/fəˌlɪkjuˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
  1. A skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed, often causing small red bumps or pustules.
    • She developed folliculitis on her legs after shaving with a dull razor.
    • The doctor said his folliculitis was caused by bacteria from a hot tub.
    • Folliculitis usually clears up on its own, but severe cases may need antibiotic cream.
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