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seborrheic

seborrheic

9.5
Oily, greasy skin or scalp caused by too much natural oil
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛbəˈriːɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : seborréico
  • Virtually all dandruff is actually a condition called seborrheic dermatitis.

Virtually all dandruff is actually a condition called seborrheic dermatitis.

Examples

  • Seborrheic skin patches can often appear oily and flaky.

  • People with seborrheic conditions may notice red, scaly skin on their faces.

  • He developed seborrheic dermatitis, which caused irritation on his scalp.

Compounds

seborrheic dermatitis
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A long-lasting skin problem that causes scaly, greasy patches on the scalp or face

seborrheic eczema
  • Specialized
8.2

A long-lasting skin problem that makes oily, red, scaly patches on the scalp or eyelids

seborrheic keratosis
  • Specialized
9.4

A harmless wart-like skin growth with a greasy surface that may itch

How Oily

seborrheic
  • Specialized
9.5
greasy
123 1.0
oily
38 1.0
normal
∞ 1.0
dry
791 1.0

Surface Forms

seborrheic positive
seborrheic comparative
seborrheic superlative

Morphology

seborrheic = seborrhea (semi-transparent) = seborrhea + ic

The adjective is a regular formation from the noun 'seborrhea' using '-ic' to mean 'relating to', so the immediate derivation is clear.

Etymology

Seborrheic comes from sebum meaning 'skin oil' and the Greek root -rrheic meaning 'to flow', as in the word diarrhea which also shows 'flow'. So, seborrheic means 'oil flow', and that is why it describes skin or scalp conditions with too much oil.