Seborrhea

Definition of Seborrhea:

Skin disease characterized by dry or moist, greasy, yellow crusts or scales.  A disorder of the sebaceous glands, with changes in the amount and quality of the oils secreted.  Although it can occur in any part of the body, seborrhea of the scalp (dandruff) is most common.

Also: Seborrheic, Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Biotin

...as a treatment
“...SKIN: Dermatitis, Eczema, Leiner's disease, Pallor, Psoriasis, Seborrhea.  MISCELLANEOUS: Heart abnormalities, Mental disorders, Nervous system disorders, Skin disorders...”

Biotin Requirement

...the condition
“...Severe biotin deficiency results in impaired functioning of the immune system, as well as a scaly dermatitis that resembles seborrhea (a condition characterized by reddened, oily scales on the face and scalp)...”
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Blepharitis

...the condition
“...Seborrheic blepharitis is often associated with dandruff of the scalp or skin conditions such as acne...”

Cleavers

...as a treatment
“...A valuable diuretic, it is often taken to treat skin problems such as seborrhea, eczema and psoriasis, and as a general detoxifying agent in serious illnesses such as cancer...”

Colloidal Silver

...as a treatment
“...meningitis*, moles, ophthalmology, parvo virus*, pleurisy, pneumonia, prostate enlargement, pruritus – anal and other, psoriasis and skin rashes*, rheumatism, rhinitis*, ringworm*, rosacea, seborrhea, sepsis – infection*, shingles*, sinusitis*, skin cancer, sore throat, staph infections*, strep infections*, syphilis, tonsillitis*, tooth decay delay, toxemia, trench foot, tuberculosis...”

Dandruff

...our question about Oiliness of your hair
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disease condition that can cause oily scalp and hair.”

Eczema

...the condition
“...Examples of eczema include dermatitis, allergic contact eczema, seborrheic eczema, and nummular eczema...”

Kelp

...as a treatment
“...Seborrhea: Kelp (6 tablets daily) contains balanced minerals and is a good source of iodine...”
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Keratoses

...the condition
“There are two kinds of keratoses, actinic and seborrheic.  Only one of them is associated with a greater skin cancer risk...”
...recommendation Glycolic Acid
“Glycolic acid can be used to treat both seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis and hyperkeratosis.”

Rosacea

...the condition
“...The cause of rosacea is unknown, but many factors have been suspected of influencing it: alcoholism, menopausal and other flushing, a tendency towards seborrhea, local infection, B-vitamin deficiencies and gastrointestinal disorders...”

Seborrheic Keratoses

...related topic
“...Seborrheic means greasy and keratosis means thickening of the skin...”

Sunlight Exposure

...as a treatment
“...The influence of painful sunburns and lifetime sun exposure on the risk of actinic keratoses, seborrheic warts, melanocytic nevi, atypical nevi, and skin cancer...”

Vitamin B6 Requirement

...the condition
“...Severe B6 depletion may result in depression, nausea, vomiting, mucous membrane lesions, seborrheic dermatitis, peripheral neuritis, ataxia, hyperacusis, hyperirritability, altered mobility and alertness, abnormal head movements and convulsions.”
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