Sycosis vulgaris

Sycosis vulgaris is a cutaneous condition characterized by a chronic infection of the chin or bearded
region.[1]:252[2] The irritation is caused by a deep infection of hair follicles, often by species of Staphylococcus
Sycosis vulgaris
or Propionibacterium bacteria.[3] Asymptomatic or painful and tender erythematous papules and pustules may Other Barber's itch, Sycosis
form around coarse hair in the beard (sycosis barbae) or the back of the neck (sycosis nuchae). names barbae

See also
Folliculitis
List of cutaneous conditions

References
1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical
Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set (see the
picture). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1. Sycosis vulgaris
3. Nenoff, P; Haustein, UF; Hittel, N (October 2004). "Activity of nadifloxacin (OPC-7251) and seven Specialty Dermatology
other antimicrobial agents against aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria isolated from
bacterial skin infections". Chemotherapy. 50 (4): 196–201. doi:10.1159/000081032 (https://doi.org/10.1159%2F000081032). PMID 15452398 (htt
ps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15452398).

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