Meibomian Seborrhea

Sebaceous Glands Disorders: Sebostasis, Seborrhea, Acne Vulgaris and Co

Selective electrothermolysis of the sebaceous glands: treatment of facial seborrhea.

BACKGROUND There are few publications on facial seborrhea treatment. A focused therapy is needed. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of electrothermolysis of the sebaceous glands. METHODS In the preliminary studies, histologic changes in the cheek skin by electrothermolysis were examined by light microscopy. In the clinical studies, 15 adult women subjects with facial seborrhea ...

Sebaceous Glands Disorders: Sebostasis, Seborrhea, Acne Vulgaris and Co

Meibomian gland dysfunction

Meibomian gland dysfunction.

Blepharitis is probably the most common disease entity seen in the general ophthalmologist's office. A significant proportion of these cases are secondary to meibomian gland disease. This review outlines our knowledge of the histopathology, lipid abnormalities and role of microorganisms in meibomian gland dysfunction. We will also review the physiology of meibomian gland secretion and present m...