The root of the word "seborrhea" lies in a combination of Latin and New Latin terms, specifically sebum and -rrhea.
- Sebum: This Latin word refers to the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands.
- -rrhea: This New Latin suffix denotes excessive discharge or flow.
Therefore, "seborrhea" literally translates to excessive flow of sebum. The term first appeared around 1860.
