ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders involving specific cutaneous structures
Disorders of the epidermis and epidermal appendages
Disorders of the hair follicle
ED91 — Disorders of the sebaceous gland
ED91.2 — Seborrhoea
ICD-11 ED91.2 — Seborrhoea
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.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
It excludes 1 item.
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis and related conditions (EA81)
It has no clarifying diagnoses.