seborrheic dermatitis
Noun: A chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by red, itchy, and flaky skin, often in areas with a high concentration of oil-producing (sebaceous) glands. It is associated with an overproduction of sebum (skin oil) and the presence of greasy scales or yellowish crusts.
This term is used specifically in medical and dermatological contexts to diagnose and describe a common, non-contagious skin disorder. - It typically affects body parts like the scalp (where it is commonly known as dandruff when mild), face (especially around the nose, eyebrows, and ears), chest, and upper back. - The condition can vary in severity and may be influenced by factors such as stress, hormonal changes, or yeast that lives on the skin.
- The infant was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, causing cradle cap on his scalp.
- Many adults manage mild seborrheic dermatitis with over-the-counter medicated shampoos.
- Her seborrheic dermatitis flares up during the winter months, causing redness and scaling around her eyebrows.
- Infantile seborrheic dermatitis: Often called "cradle cap," this form appears in babies and usually clears up on its own.
- The dermatologist explained that seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic condition that can be controlled but not cured.
- Seborrhea / Seborrhoea (noun): A condition of excessive discharge of sebum from the sebaceous glands, often associated with seborrheic dermatitis.
- Seborrheic (adjective): Relating to or affected by seborrhea (e.g., seborrheic skin).
- Dermatitis (noun): A general term for inflammation of the skin.
- Seborrheic eczema: An alternative name for the same condition.
- Dandruff (when referring specifically to the mild, scaling form on the scalp).
- "Flare-up of seborrheic dermatitis": A period when the symptoms become more active or severe.
- "To manage seborrheic dermatitis": To use treatments like special shampoos, creams, or lifestyle changes to control the symptoms.
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a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin
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