Definition

Relating to a skin condition that causes oily or flaky skin, often affecting the scalp and face.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with seborrheic dermatitis, which caused her scalp to be itchy and flaky.

Conversation

I heard you have a skin condition; is it seborrheic dermatitis?

Yeah, it can be a bit annoying at times.

What do you do to manage your seborrheic skin issues?

I use a special shampoo and try to keep my skin moisturized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seborrheic is formed from "sebum" (from Latin *sebum*, meaning fat or grease) and "-rrhea" (from Greek *rhein*, meaning to flow). The term describes a condition characterized by the flow or discharge of oily substances from the skin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sebum' as the oily substance and '-rrhea' as the flow — this helps you remember that seborrheic refers to a condition involving the flow of oil from the skin.

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