Seborrhoea R23.82

Due to various factors, excessive development of the fat mantle of the epidermis due to increased sebum production, with increased sebum flow, coarse-pored skin, minor acne and oily scalp hair.

Important factors triggering this are, among others, hereditary disposition, hormones (stimulation of sebaceous gland function by testosterone, inhibition by estrogens), emotional factors. Excessive seborrhoea occurs in Parkinson's disease and encephalitis lethargica, among others. S.a.u. Ointment face.

Occurs mainly on the front of the head, nose-lip wrinkles, eyelids, nasal saddle, neck, armpits, sweat ducts.

Shiny oily and coarse-pored skin, minor acne, oily scalp hair, often oily scaly scalp. S.a. Alopecia androgenetica in women, Alopecia androgenetica in men.

Pyoderma, mycoses, seborrhoea as a causative factor in acne vulgaris, rosacea, gram-negative folliculitis, seborrhoeic eczema.

Rubbing with alcoholic solutions, syndets, powders.

• In women: estrogen-emphasized contraceptives or contraceptives containing chlormadinone acetate and cyproterone acetate(e.g. Eunomin, Diane 35)
• Men and women: In smaller collectives, good results could be achieved by low-dose isotretinoin therapy(e.g. isotretinoin-ratiopharm; acne normin). Initial: 2.5 mg/day, for continuation of the therapy 3 times a week 2.5 mg/day p.o. These results correspond to our own experiences!

Minor improvement in old age.

For seborrheic skin several plants can be used: Mahonia, Mahoniae cortex, Arctii radix, Violae herba cum flore, Pix betulina, Soap bark, Urticae herba/folium.

Brine bath also supports the therapy.

1. Geißler S et al (2003) Very low dose isotretinoin is effective in controlling seborrhea. JDDG 1: 952-958