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Meaning of "folliculitis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOLLICULITIS

folliculitis  [fəˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOLLICULITIS

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Folliculitis is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FOLLICULITIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Folliculitis

Folliculitis is the infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin with the exception of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. They may appear as red dots that come to white tips on the chest, back, arms, legs, and head.

Definition of folliculitis in the English dictionary

The definition of folliculitis in the dictionary is inflammation of a follicle or follicles, esp hair follicles.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOLLICULITIS


alveolitis
ˌælvɪəˈlaɪtɪs
bronchiolitis
ˌbroŋkiəʊˈlaɪtɪs
cellulitis
ˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs
cheilitis
kaɪˈlaɪtɪs
colitis
kɒˈlaɪtɪs
diverticulitis
ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs
Elytis
ɛˈlaɪtɪs
encephalitis
ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs
encephalomyelitis
ɛnˌsɛfələʊˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs
enterocolitis
ˌɛntərəʊkɒˈlaɪtɪs
epicondylitis
ˌepɪˌkɒndɪˈlaɪtɪs
myelitis
ˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs
osteomyelitis
ˌɒstɪəʊˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs
poliomyelitis
ˌpəʊlɪəʊˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs
pyelitis
ˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs
spondylitis
ˌspɒndɪˈlaɪtɪs
tonsilitis
ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs
tonsillitis
ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs
vasculitis
ˌvæskjʊˈlaɪtɪs
vestibulitis
vɛˌstɪbjʊˈlaɪtɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOLLICULITIS

foll.
follicle
follicle-stimulating hormone
follicular
folliculate
folliculated
folliculin
folliculose
folliculous
follies
follis
follow
follow out
follow suit
follow the crowd
follow through
follow up
follow-my-leader
follow-on
follow-the-leader

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOLLICULITIS

ankylosing spondylitis
arthritis
bronchitis
cephalitis
crystallitis
epidemic encephalitis
hepatitis
lymphangitis
myalgic encephalomyelitis
osteoarthritis
otitis
papillitis
perityphlitis
rheumatoid arthritis
staphylitis
thelitis
typhlitis
utriculitis
uvulitis
valvulitis

Synonyms and antonyms of folliculitis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «folliculitis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOLLICULITIS

Find out the translation of folliculitis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of folliculitis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «folliculitis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

毛囊炎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

foliculitis
570 millions of speakers

English

folliculitis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लोम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التهاب الأجربة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фолликулит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

foliculite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

folliculitis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

folliculite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Folikulitis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Follikulitis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

毛嚢炎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모낭염
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Folliculitis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

viêm nang lông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

folliculitis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉलिक्यूलिसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

folikülit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

follicolite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zapalenie mieszków włosowych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фолликулит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

foliculita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θυλακίτιδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

follikulitis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

follikulit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

follikulitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of folliculitis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOLLICULITIS»

The term «folliculitis» is regularly used and occupies the 107.486 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOLLICULITIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about folliculitis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOLLICULITIS»

Discover the use of folliculitis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to folliculitis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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VisualDx: Essential adult dermatology
Folliculitis broadly refers to the inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit, clinically presenting as folliculocentric papules and pustules. There are many agents that can cause follicular inflammation. These include infectious pathogens (directly ...
Noah Craft, Lindy P. Fox, 2010
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Dermatology
Folliculitis Simplex Barbae Synonyms. Folliculitis of the beard, sycosis barbae This is the most common variant of ordinary folli- culitis. It involves the beard region and especially the side of the neck. In the latter region, the trauma of tight collars ...
Otto Braun-Falco, 2000
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Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis ...
Irritant, Frictional, or Chemical Folliculitis Nonbacterial, or sterile, folliculitis can arise from physical or chemical irritation. Such irritants include leg waxing, leg shaving, axillary shaving, and hair plucking. Chemical depilatories, electrolysis ...
Herbert P. Goodheart, 2008
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Genital Dermatology Atlas
Folliculitis Folliculitis is a common pustular eruption resulting from the inflammation or infection of the superficial portion of hair follicles (Figs. 8-1 through 8-4). This can be bacterial, fungal, or irritant. Clinical Presentation Folliculitis occurs in all ...
Libby Edwards, Peter J. Lynch, 2010
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Infectious Diseases in Immunocompromised Hosts
Itraconazole was also found effective, with MIC value of 0.05 |ig/ml, as compared to 0.1 and 12.5 to 25 Hg/ml for ketoconazole and bifonazole, respectively.81 33.2 .2 FOLLICULITIS Malassazia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis was first described by ...
Vassil St. Georgiev, 1997
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The HIV Manual: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
BACKGROUND Two forms of folliculitis commonly occur among HIV-infected individuals: bacterial folliculitis and eosinophilic folliculitis (also known as eosinophilic pustular folliculitis). In addition, patients may less commonly develop other ...
David H. Spach, Thomas M. Hooton, 1996
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Dermatopathology
diFFerential diagnosis Fungal folliculitis, including tinea capitis and Majocchi's granuloma, and scabies often contain numerous eosinophils. Multiple tissue sections may be required to identify the etiologic agent in both cases. Prognosis and ...
Klaus J. Busam, 2010
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Ferri's Color Atlas and Text of Clinical Medicine
DEFINITION Folliculitis is the inflammation of the hair follicle as a result of infection, physical injury, or chemical irritation. A deep folliculitis caused by S. aureus may affect the beard area; this form is termed sycosis or folliculitis barbae.
Fred F. Ferri, 2009
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Pharmacology for Women's Health
Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles occurring primarily on portions of the body where hairs are subjected to trauma. Lesions can be found on the scalp, neck, and face as well as buttocks, perineal area, and the thighs and groin. The most ...
Tekoa King, Mary Brucker, 2010
10
VisualDx: Essential Adult Dermatology
Folliculitis broadly refers to the inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit, clinically presenting as folliculocentric papules and pustules. There are many agents that can cause follicular inflammation. These include infectious pathogens (directly ...
Noah Craft, Lindy P. Fox, Lowell A. Goldsmith, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOLLICULITIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term folliculitis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Contaminated pool water can affect your skin, stomach and …
Hot tub folliculitis, which occurs when hair follicles become infected with pseudomonas bacteria, is another sign that pH and chlorine levels in a ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
2
Ask the doc
Some bumps can be caused by infected hair follicles, or folliculitis. If this is the case, you should see your doctor to determine if you need an ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
3
Regenlite Laser for Skin Inflammation
A lot of people get eczema or psoriasis in the scalp or bumps in the scalp called folliculitis. That's another area were an anti-inflammatory ... «KFSN-TV, Jul 15»
4
Help available for adult acne
Gram-negative folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle, most commonly occurring in those who have been on long-term antibiotics. «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
5
Clean & clear
Folliculitis: This is caused by bacterial infection of the hair follicle and it results in pus forming lesions with lot of pain and swelling. A proper ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jun 15»
6
13 Clothing Items That Are Secretly Ruining Your Health
... creates a welcoming environment for viral, fungal, and bacterial infections, such as folliculitis, which can turn hair follicles into icky red bumps. «Cosmopolitan.com, Jun 15»
7
House calls to the homeless
As he inspected with a magnifying glass, Gonzalez told her it was folliculitis, and it was quite common. “You and I have to make a pact,” he said. «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
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BMG PHARMA S.r.l Announces the Signature of a Distribution …
Thanks to its ability to manage the cutaneous microenvironment of damaged skin, IaluXid® can be used in acne lesions, folliculitis, paronychia, ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
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Here's the Deal With Shaving Down There...
That's likely folliculitis, aka razor burn, and it happens when bacteria get inside those little hair follicles and inflame them, causing those prickly ... «Seventeen Magazine, Jun 15»
10
How to Battle Summer's Most Annoying Skin Problem
But keep in mind that bumps on your chest aren't necessarily pimples: "You might even mistake chest acne for folliculitis [a skin condition that ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jun 15»

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