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- DictionarySe·ba·ceous gland/səˈbāSHəs ɡland/
noun
- 1. a small gland in the skin which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.
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5 days ago · Follicular plugging (comedone) prevents drainage of sebum; androgens (quantitatively and qualitatively normal in serum) stimulate sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. Bacterial (p. acnes) lipase converts lipids to fatty acids and produces proinflammatory mediators (IL-I, TNF-α), which lead to an inflammatory response. Distended follicle ...
17 hours ago · Welcome to our educational video on the role of sebaceous glands in skin health. Join us as we explore the function of these glands in producing sebum, the i...
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3 days ago · The lesions of acne (comedones) are the result of genetics (increased number and size of sebaceous glands), mechanical factors (accumulation of sloughed corneocytes leading to pilosebaceous unit blockage), hormones (androgens), bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes), and the inflammatory response in the pilosebaceous unit. Androgens stimulate ...
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2 days ago · An abscess is a localized collection of pus caused by an infection. An abscess in the groin can develop due to an infection in a hair follicle, sweat gland, or other skin structures in the groin area. The infection leads to inflammation and the accumulation of pus, forming a swollen and often painful lump in the groin.
4 days ago · SG sebaceous gland, DP dermal papilla. Full size image Table 1 Summary of keratinocyte-selective knock-out mice with skin phenotypes steered by aberrant cell death control.
3 days ago · Sebaceous cysts are the result of obstruction of sebaceous gland ducts. They are freely mobile, slow growing, round shaped, painless, and located in the subcutaneous tissues. The cysts are made of a thin white capsule filled with a thick, cheesy, and keratinous material.
1 day ago · A sebaceous cyst is a movable, painless bump that is often slow-growing under your skin. However, sometimes, it can become infected due to trauma or repeated contact with bacteria from your hands. Typical signs and symptoms of an infected sebaceous cyst include tenderness, redness, hot feeling over the affected skin, and fluid with waxy and ...
