seborrheisen
Seborrheisen is a term used in dermatology to describe conditions related to sebaceous glands and sebum production. It is not a single disease but a broad descriptor that appears in some texts to refer to seborrheic processes affecting the skin and scalp. The word blends seborrhea, referencing excessive sebum, with the general medical notion of disease states, and it may be used in various languages with slightly different nuances.
Definition and scope: Seborrheisen covers disorders characterized by abnormal sebum production and associated skin changes such
Causes and pathophysiology: Contributing factors include hormonal influences, genetic predisposition, climatic and lifestyle conditions, and colonization
Diagnosis and differentiation: Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on appearance and distribution. In uncertain cases, especially
Treatment and management: Management targets the underlying sebum-related process. Common measures include regular cleansing, medicated shampoos
History and usage: The term seborrheisen is not uniformly used in English-language dermatology and may appear