pogoniasis

/pɔɡənɪˈɑɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the beard hair grows in a tangled or matted manner, often due to seborrheic dermatitis or other skin conditions.

“The barber noticed the man had a severe case of pogoniasis and recommended a medicated shampoo to alleviate the condition.”

Synonyms

  • matting
  • tanglement

Antonyms

  • orderliness
  • tidiness