Sebaceous cyst
A sebaceous cyst is a rounded swollen area of the skin formed by an abnormal sac of retained excretion (sebum) from the sebaceous follicles.
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A normal gland of the skin which empties an oily secretion into the hair follicle near the surface of the skin.
- Seborrhea
A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the accumulation of scales of greasy skin. There may be yellow crusted plaques that are itchy. Seborrhea often affects the scalp. Other sites include the face, ears, eyebrows and eyelids, umbilicus, and genitalia, Seborrhea of the scalp is commonly known as dandruff. Treatment is with frequent […]
- Seborrheic dermatitis
A medical name for what is popularly called seborrhea.
- Seborrheic eczema
Yellowish, oily, scaly plaques of skin on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body.
- Seborrheic keratosis
A common skin disorder that is characterized by benign, painless, often wart-like skin lesions that appear to be ‘stuck on.’ The raised spots are usually yellow or brown. Treatment, if warranted, involves surgical or cryo-surgical removal. Also known as seborrheic warts and verruca.