Seborrhoea

Excessive secretion of sebum, causing oiliness of the face and a greasy scalp. The cause is unclear, but androgen hormones play a part. Seborrhoea is most common in adolescent boys; those affected are more likely to develop seborrhoeic dermatitis and acne vulgaris. The condition usually improves in adulthood without treatment.

 

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