barber's itch

noun

, Pathology.

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

barber's itch

noun

1. any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face Technical nametinea barbae

Word History and Origins

Origin of barber's itch¹

First recorded in 1885–90