👉 Tricentriosis is a condition where the skin, hair, nails, and soft tissues are affected by bacteria in the tricentrum (a small hole or indentation) of the skin. This can occur on the face, neck, chest, back, and hands. It's usually caused by ingrown nails, which grow into a small pocket under the skin. Tricentriosis typically affects children between the ages of 2 to 10 years old, but it can