sebaceous glands

     

The sebaceous glans are glands found in the skin of mammals.

Trivia about sebaceous glands

  • These glands secrete an oily substance which lubricates your hair & keeps it soft
  • The skin's 2 exocrine types of glands are sweat & these, which produce oils
  • During adolescence, acne is caused by an overabundance of oil produced by these glands
  • These oil glands that keep your skin & hair lubricated are especially plentiful on your face & scalp

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