Seborrhoea

Description

The secretion of excessive amounts of sebum resulting in an excessively greasy skin, a situation which may cause considerable distress. It may be associated with a number of conditions including acne, acromegaly and Parkinson disease. It is not normally a prominent component of seborrhoeic dermatitis, which is an inflammatory dermatitis.

Index terms

Seborrhoea

Excludes

EA81 – Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions

Sibling codes

ED91.0 – Heterotopic sebaceous glands
ED91.1 – Sebaceous gland hyperplasia
ED91.Y – Other specified disorders of the sebaceous gland
ED91.Z – Disorders of the sebaceous gland, unspecified

Foundation entity

Seborrhoea – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/351100904

Part of: ED91: Disorders of the sebaceous gland › 14: Diseases of the skin