What does folliculitis mean?
Inflammation of one or more hair follicles, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections. It can lead to redness, itching, and pus-filled bumps on the skin.
Example
"The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with folliculitis, which required a course of antibiotics to clear up."
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