seborrhea
Greasy skin condition
Seborrhea is a skin condition marked by excessive secretion from the sebaceous glands, producing oily, scaly patches.
It most commonly affects the scalp, causing dandruff or crusty buildup, but can appear on the face and chest.
The doctor prescribed a medicated shampoo for his seborrhea.
Also spelled seborrhoea.
Flaky scalp condition
- flakesThin, flat pieces
- scalpSkin covering skull
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- shampooLiquid hair cleanser
cradle cap · scales · shedding · ketoconazole · coal tar · tea tree oil · scalp treatment · itchy scalp
Protective tissue response
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
eczema · rash · pruritus · itchiness · scaliness · plaques · lesions · flare-up
Covered in grease
- greasyCovered in slick fat
- overproductionExcessive manufacture beyond need
- oilinessSlick, fatty texture
- hypersecretionAbnormally high glandular output
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- medicatedGiven drugs for treatment
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
hydrocortisone · salicylic acid · sulfur · dermatologist · moisturizer · emollient · skin care
dandruff
Flaky scalp condition
shampoo · cradle cap · scales · shedding · ketoconazole · coal tar · tea tree oil · scalp treatment · itchy scalp · scratching
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
dermatitis · eczema · rash · pruritus · itchiness · scaliness · plaques · lesions · flare-up · chronic
oily
Covered in grease
- greasyCovered in slick fat
- overproductionExcessive manufacture beyond need
- oilinessSlick, fatty texture
topical
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
- medicatedGiven drugs for treatment
prescription · hydrocortisone · salicylic acid · sulfur · dermatologist · moisturizer · emollient · skin care