Folliculitis barbae, also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, is __ Select the correct response: an infection of the hair follicles caused by head lice D an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by ingrown hair a type of carbuncle caused by staphylococci an inflammation of the scalp caused by malassezia

The correct response is:<br /><br />D. an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by ingrown hair<br /><br />Folliculitis barbae, also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, is an inflammation of the hair follicles caused by ingrown hairs. It commonly occurs in individuals with curly or coarse hair, particularly in the beard area. The condition can cause redness, swelling, and pustules around the hair follicles. It is not caused by head lice, staphylococci, or malassezia. Treatment typically involves proper hair care, hygiene, and sometimes topical or oral antibiotics if there is a bacterial infection.