SEBORRHOEA
\sˌɛbəɹˈi͡ə], \sˌɛbəɹˈiə], \s_ˌɛ_b_ə_ɹ_ˈiə]\
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A chronic disease characterized by increased discharge of sebum, which collects upon the skin as dry but fatty, whitish or yellowish scales (S. sicca, S. squamosa, Pityriasis) or as a greasy coating (S. oleosa, S. adiposa). S. is usually accompanied by moderate itching or burning, but not by signs of inflammation. It occurs upon the scalp (S. capillitii), face (S. faciei), trunk (S. trunci, S. corporis), genitals ( S. genitalium), or the whole body (S. generalis, Ichthyosis sebacea, Cutis testacea). S. congestiva is lupus erythematosus or a state of s. preceding it. S. nigricans, chromidrosis. Treatment of s.: removal of scales by oily applications followed by soap and water; sulphur; in s. oleosa lotions of corrosive sublimate and naphthol or astringent dusting-powders.
By Alexander Duane
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