"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. 

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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.