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Definition of Seborrheic dermatitis

1. Noun. A chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin.

Medical Definition of Seborrheic dermatitis

1. A form of inflammatory skin rash that results from an over activity of the sebaceous glands in the skin. Treatment often includes a mild hydrocortisone-containing cream. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Seborrheic Dermatitis

Literary usage of Seborrheic dermatitis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Diseases of the Skin by Richard Lightburn Sutton (1919)
"Acne vul- garis is a not infrequent complication, and a concomitant seborrheic dermatitis is not unusual. Seborrhea Sicca. ..."

2. The Principles and Practice of Dermatology by William Allen Pusey (1917)
"The most marked difference between the individual lesions of psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis is in the character of the scales. ..."

3. A Treatise on diseases of the skin for advanced students and practitioners by Henry Weightman Stelwagon (1916)
"Moreover, seborrheic dermatitis is, on these regions and also elsewhere, except the scalp, seldom itchy to the extent of being a troublesome symptom, ..."

4. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"Subpart H—Drug Products for the Control of Dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and Psoriasis SOURCE: 56 FR 63568, Dec. 4, 1991, unless otherwise noted. ..."

5. Therapeutic Gazette (1899)
"He considered the case one of seborrheic dermatitis presenting some unusual features. As the urine was then clear, contained no pus, and only a small ..."

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