Sycosis barbae is a chronic, recalcitrant folliculitis in which there is inflammation of the surrounding skin area. The upper lip is particularly susceptible in patients who suffer from chronic nasal discharge from sinusitis or hay fever. In men, sycosis is often precipitated by shaving trauma.
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