The sebaceous glands are microscopic glands in the skin that secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum , to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals . In humans , they are found in greatest abundance on the face and scalp , though they are distributed throughout all skin sites except the palms and soles. In the eyelids, meibomian sebaceous glands secrete a special type of sebum into tears. There are several related medical conditions, including acne , sebaceous cysts , hyperplasia , sebaceous adenoma and sebaceous gland carcinoma (see section below: Pathology ).
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For the past few months I have had a cluster of small (pinhead size, a bit like grains of sand), brown, raised pimples or spots on one cheek; sometimes they are more pronounced than others. Please can you give me an idea as to what they...
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Due to less amount of perspiration activity across my body including my face I see white sebum getting collected underneath my facial skin. I have heard about microdermabrasion which pulls out the hard clogged...
i have two sebaceous cysts on my scalp for the last 13-14 years (i am 41 years old male). They were small earlier but have grown bigger. they do not cause pain or ooze fluid.
over this period, 3 dermatologists have...
I have medium to severe dandruff and of late I have noticed patches forming on my forehead and a small patch of skin on my cheek has turned paler and drier - I am worried that this may spread and its becoming a social...
I went and saw my family doctor and he told me that my Acne is caused by horomones produced by the testicles such as testosterone which produce sebum. This causes my acne he said. Is this true?? my nose area gets very...
Hi, I am having skin problems since almost 18 years now i am 38, my skin colour has changed become very dark, the face is very dark checks are little fairer compared to forehead and chin.. I took anti pigmentation...
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i am 22 years old,i am using osimin medicines for pimples from 1 year ,regularly.
while using medicines pimples stops,once i stops using they are coming back.
getting frustrated with it.
please help me
I have a bump on the back of leg. At first it looked like a mole. Then it turned into what looked like a small pimple or blackhead. Now it's the size of a quarter, hard, red & it looks like a hole is in the middle.
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My husband has a pimple on his forehead that nothing will come out of. My major concern is he woke up this am with the pimple seeming to spread close to both eyes right over the bridge of his nose. The...
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Hi(: I have a question. If you could send me the answer ASAP!! I have this white puss pimple on the side of my mouth. I once popped it and the puss was gone. But by tomorrow, it came back with puss. I was wondering what should I do to make it go away. And one more question, how do I make my brown scars from popping pimples go away easily and...
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Hello, My wife just showed me a ,,,and I am sorry for the graphic nature of this question,,,,a small lump just inside the opening to her anus,,dark redish,some purple,,with almost like blackheads on and around it,and she says it is very comfortable,can you give me any idea,,is it something serious that should be addressed asap,or something...
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Hi Im 19 years old and have suffered from light to mild dandruff for the last 2 years. But just recently I have developed very severe dandruff with large white patches on my scalp . Ive just cut my hair to less than 1/2 an inch an Despite how much I wash and shampoo or scratch the flakes away, they always reappear. Any advice?
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i m over 22 years male student . my height is 175 cm. i want to increase it upto above 6 . please suggest me the best therapy any other remedy to acquire it.
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hi my name is raja and i am 27 years old from mumbai...i got these frustrating problems of pimples and acars with pores for 12 years...i have never been to any doctor ...so now i am trying to permanently solve this problem...i need suggestions on which is the best dermatologist in mumbai for treatment
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I have visible pores on my legs and arms.It is much of a cosmetic issue.What should i use for it?
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my face have pimples with pus ,thes is seen to be approximately 1 year.Now i consult a doctor and he prescribes clindamycin phospate gel.so by using this wheather i can recover my problem. if u can give me any more suggestions for this plz give me as soon as possible.
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Hi. I ve had some acne (I believe) on my back for the past year. The zits or bumps are raised and most times are the same color as the skin. You wouldn t know they were there unless you run your finger over them. When they are popped, they continually refill and never fully heal or become infected. Today one of them had a black head. When it was...
Hi. Just yesterday I noticed that I have a painful small spot outside the vagina area, it wasn t there before, it is sort of pimple feel and pains like a pimple. I have tried to squeeze it to ensure.. just in case if it was an ingrowing hair , but it isn t. Age: 26. What can it be? any suggestions? Thanks
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I am 42 still i get pimples on my face . My scene is very oily. when i press my nose tip i get som white gel tye material. Pimples has caused holes and black dots on my face. Pl.advise some medicine.
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