Synonym(s)
Seborrhea; seborrhoic status; Sebum flow
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Due to various factors, excessive development of the fat mantle of the epidermis due to increased sebum production, with increased sebum flow, coarse-pored skin, minor acne and oily scalp hair.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Important factors triggering this are, among others, hereditary disposition, hormones (stimulation of sebaceous gland function by testosterone, inhibition by estrogens), emotional factors. Excessive seborrhoea occurs in Parkinson's disease and encephalitis lethargica, among others. S.a.u. Ointment face.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Occurs mainly on the front of the head, nose-lip wrinkles, eyelids, nasal saddle, neck, armpits, sweat ducts.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Shiny oily and coarse-pored skin, minor acne, oily scalp hair, often oily scaly scalp. S.a. Alopecia androgenetica in women, Alopecia androgenetica in men.
Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Pyoderma, mycoses, seborrhoea as a causative factor in acne vulgaris, rosacea, gram-negative folliculitis, seborrhoeic eczema.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Rubbing with alcoholic solutions, syndets, powders.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
- In women: estrogen-emphasized contraceptives or contraceptives containing chlormadinone acetate and cyproterone acetate(e.g. Eunomin, Diane 35)
- Men and women: In smaller collectives, good results could be achieved by low-dose isotretinoin therapy(e.g. isotretinoin-ratiopharm; acne normin). Initial: 2.5 mg/day, for continuation of the therapy 3 times a week 2.5 mg/day p.o. These results correspond to our own experiences!
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Minor improvement in old age.
Phytotherapy externalThis section has been translated automatically.
For seborrheic skin several plants can be used: Mahonia, Mahoniae cortex, Arctii radix, Violae herba cum flore, Pix betulina, Soap bark, Urticae herba/folium.
Brine bath also supports the therapy.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Geißler S et al (2003) Very low dose isotretinoin is effective in controlling seborrhea. JDDG 1: 952-958
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