barber's itch


noun Pathology.

ringworm of the bearded areas of the face and neck, characterized by reddish patches; tinea barbae.

Origin of barber's itch

First recorded in 1885–90

British Dictionary definitions for barber's itch

barber's itch

barber's rash


noun

any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face Technical name: tinea barbae

Medical definitions for barber's itch

barber's itch
[ bärbərz ]

n.

Any of various skin eruptions on the face and neck, especially ringworm of the beard. folliculitis barbae tinea barbae tinea sycosis