Definition

Noun: A skin condition characterized by excessive discharge of sebum from the sebaceous glands, resulting in an abnormally oily skin surface.

Usage

This is a medical term used to describe a specific dermatological condition. It is typically used in clinical, healthcare, or scientific contexts. - Seborrhea is often associated with dandruff when it affects the scalp. - The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with facial seborrhea.

Examples

• Chronic can lead to inflammation and redness of the skin.
• Special shampoos are formulated to treat of the scalp.
• The primary symptom of is an excessively oily and sometimes scaly complexion.

Advanced Usage

• Seborrheic (adjective): Pertaining to or affected by seborrhea.
  • Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory form of the condition.
• The term can be specified by the affected area, e.g., , .

Variants and Related Words

• Seborrhoea: An alternative British English spelling.
• Sebaceous glands (noun): The small skin glands that secrete sebum.
• Sebum (noun): The oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands.

Synonyms

• Oily skin (a general, non-clinical term for a symptom, not the condition itself).
• Seborrhoeic condition (a more formal synonym).

Notes

Seborrhea is a noun; there is no direct verb form. The condition is often discussed in relation to seborrheic dermatitis, which involves scaling and inflammation in addition to oiliness. It is distinct from acne, though both involve the sebaceous glands.

Noun

1. a condition in which overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily