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Ingrown Hair - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. S. Kevin Fernando, MBBS on Apr 28, 2016


Glossary

Folliculitis: The inflammation of hair follicles due to a bacterial infection, causing boils or tiny blisters containing pus.


Hirsutism: Excessive growth of body or facial hair.

Keloid: Abnormal accumulation of scar tissue after surgery or injury.

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