Folliculitis

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /fəˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

Definitions of folliculitis

noun a medical condition characterized by inflammation of hair follicles

Example Sentences

A1 Folliculitis is a skin condition that causes inflammation of the hair follicles.

A2 If you have folliculitis, it is important to keep the affected area clean and dry.

B1 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the severe case of folliculitis.

B2 Regular exfoliation can help prevent folliculitis by removing dead skin cells that can clog hair follicles.

C1 Chronic folliculitis may require long-term treatment with topical steroids.

C2 Dermatologists specialize in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions, including folliculitis.

Examples of folliculitis in a Sentence

formal Folliculitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the hair follicles.

informal I have to be careful with shaving to avoid getting folliculitis on my legs.

slang My brother always complains about his 'razor bumps' but it's just folliculitis.

figurative The political scandal spread through the government like a case of folliculitis.

Grammatical Forms of folliculitis

past tense

developed

plural

folliculitides

comparative

more folliculitic

superlative

most folliculitic

present tense

develops

future tense

will develop

perfect tense

has developed

continuous tense

is developing

singular

folliculitis

positive degree

folliculitis

infinitive

to develop

gerund

developing

participle

developed

Origin and Evolution of folliculitis

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'folliculitis' is derived from the Latin word 'folliculus' meaning 'small bag' or 'small sack'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical literature to describe the inflammation of hair follicles, the term 'folliculitis' has evolved to encompass a broader range of skin conditions involving the hair follicles. It is now commonly used in dermatology to refer to the inflammation or infection of one or more hair follicles.