"Swimmer's rash," or ________, is an inflammation of hair follicles resulting from shaving or excess rubbing of skin areas or from bacteria and fungi that develop from prolonged wearing of wet swimwear or undertreated hot tubs. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


folliculitis
Folliculitis is also known as "swimmer's rash" because it is often caused by bacteria and fungi that develop from prolonged wearing of wet swimwear or undertreated hot tubs.
 

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