folliculitis

noun

fol·​lic·​u·​li·​tis fə-ˌli-kyə-ˈlī-təs How to pronounce folliculitis (audio)
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair

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Local access may reduce travel disruption if infection, folliculitis or prolonged swelling requires medical review. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 As the colony grows, there is more potential for folliculitis or the inflammation of hair follicles by bacterial infection. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Shingles, folliculitis, and COVID-19 also ailed her during this time. — David Oliver, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Using gentle acne products that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide also may help reduce acne and folliculitis. — Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for folliculitis

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Etymology

New Latin, from folliculus + -itis

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of folliculitis was circa 1860

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folliculitis

noun
fol·​lic·​u·​li·​tis fə-ˌlik-yə-ˈlīt-əs How to pronounce folliculitis (audio)
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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