Dandruff (Seborrhea) Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Dandruff (Seborrhea) article.
Acne: Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the ba... See the entire definition of AcneAntibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability... See the entire definition of AntibacterialAntifungal: A medication that limits or prevents the growth of yeasts and other fungal org... See the entire definition of AntifungalAtypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Autoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the... See the entire definition of AutoimmuneBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Biopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChin: Medically, the mentum. The lower portion of the face below the lower lip including t... See the entire definition of ChinChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic illness: An illness that lasts 3 months or more. Contact dermatitis: A skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. In... See the entire definition of Contact dermatitisCortisone: A naturally occurring adrenocorticoid hormone that is produced in minute amount... See the entire definition of CortisoneCradle cap: A form of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp that is usually seen in infants b... See the entire definition of Cradle capCurable: Amenable to a cure, capable of being cured, to being healed and made well. From ... See the entire definition of CurableCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDandruff: A scalp condition that produces white flakes that may be shed and fall from the ... See the entire definition of DandruffDermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDermatologic: Having to do with skin. Dermatologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems... See the entire definition of DermatologistDry skin: Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency... See the entire definition of Dry skinEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEczema: A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typicall... See the entire definition of EczemaEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEyelid: The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed ... See the entire definition of EyelidFamily physician: A physician who is educated and trained in family practice. Fungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Fungus: A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as hi... See the entire definition of FungusHair loss: Hair loss is the thinning of hair on the scalp. The medical term for hair loss ... See the entire definition of Hair lossHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInternist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. T... See the entire definition of InternistItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLab test: A test that is done in the laboratory where the appropriate equipment, supplies,... See the entire definition of Lab testLupus: A chronic inflammatory disease that is caused by autoimmunity. Patients with lupus ... See the entire definition of LupusMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NosePrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPruritic: Itchy. For example, a scab may be 'pruritic. Pruritus: Itching. Pruritus can result from drug reaction, food allergy, kidney or liver... See the entire definition of PruritusPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Recurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentRosacea: A chronic skin disease that causes persistent redness over the areas of the face ... See the entire definition of RosaceaSalicylic acid: A substance obtained from plants (white willow back and wintergreen leaves... See the entire definition of Salicylic acidScrape: An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat ... See the entire definition of ScrapeScrub: 1. As a verb, to wash the hands and forearms very thoroughly, as before enga... See the entire definition of ScrubSeborrhea: A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the accumulation of... See the entire definition of SeborrheaSeborrheic dermatitis: A medical name for what is popularly called seborrhea. Selenium: An essential mineral that is a component of an antioxidant enzyme, glutathione r... See the entire definition of SeleniumSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tinea capitis: A fungal infection (known as ringworm) of the scalp. This disorder occurs m... See the entire definition of Tinea capitisTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalXerosis: Abnormal dryness of the skin, mucous membranes, or conjunctiva (xerophthalmia). T... See the entire definition of Xerosis
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