Definition: Seborrhea


Updated 09/16/07 7:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Seborrhea

Seborrhea ( seb-uh-ree-uh) is a functional disease of the sebaceous glands. It is characterized by an excessive secretion of sebum (oils) and a yeast that collect on the face, body or the scalp (commonly known as dandruff). It usually looks flaky, crusty, scaly and can be red or white. Nice, huh? Seborrhea is caused by stress, hormones and/or heredity and it usually effects those with oily Read more