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–noun Pathology.
ringworm of the bearded areas of the face and neck, characterized by reddish patches; tinea barbae.
Origin:
1885–90
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bar·ber's itch   (bär'bərz)
n.  

  1. Inflammation of the hair follicles of skin that has been shaved, usually caused by a staphylococcal infection. Also called sycosis barbae.

  2. Inflammation of the hair follicles in a shaved area of the face and neck caused by a fungus; ringworm of the beard. Also called tinea barbae.

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Main Entry: bar·ber's itch
Pronunciation: "bär-b&r-'zich
Function: noun
: ringworm of the face and neck called also tinea barbae
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barber's itch bar·ber's itch (bär'bərz)
n.
Any of various skin eruptions on the face and neck, especially ringworm of the beard. Also called folliculitis barbae, tinea barbae, tinea sycosis.

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