A condition that comes about when skins oil glands are overactive, producing greasy skin, usually on the face.
An excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands, common in young people at puberty, and sometimes linked to seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Excessive production of senum; it occurs in acne vulgaris.
An overproduction of sebum leading to facial oiliness and a greasy scalp. The exact cause remains uncertain, although androgen hormones are believed to contribute. Seborrhoea is most prevalent in teenage boys, and those experiencing it are more susceptible to seborrhoeic dermatitis and acne vulgaris. Typically, this condition naturally improves during adulthood without requiring treatment.