sycosis

A chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard, characterized by eruption of pimples and nodules.

An eruption on the bearded face caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous follicles and hair-follicles.

A fungous sore which resem-bles the pulp of a fig.

A pustular eruption upon the scalp, or the beared part of the face, whether due to ringworm, acne, or impetigo.

A pustular eruption that affects the scalp or the bearded part of the face