Acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting almost every individual around the ages of 12 to 24 and sometimes beyond that. Inflamed or infected sebaceous glands are usually to blame for ...

CASE #2: Sebaceous hyperplasia Sebaceous hyperplasia (SH) is the physical manifestation of enlargement of the sebaceous gland to the point where discrete raised yellow aggregations of cells can be ...

Areolar glands (also called glands of Montgomery) are sebaceous glands in the nipple that secrete a lipoid fluid. The glands’ function is not fully known, but it has been suggested that the glands and ...

Sebaceous filaments are structures that allow sebum to flow to the surface of the skin. Tiny glands beneath the skin create sebum, which is an oily substance that helps lubricate the skin. When the ...

Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...