Pronunciation:
fuh-LICK-yoo-LYE-tis • (noun)
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• Abcess
• Boil
• Carbuncle
• Fluctuance
• Furuncle
• Induration
Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicle. The folliculitis lesion is usually smaller than a boil and there are usually numerous folliculitis lesions with an outbreak.
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