sebaceous gland
Pore's oil factory
A sebaceous gland is a small gland in the skin that secretes sebum, an oily substance that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair.
These glands are most abundant on the face and scalp.
When sebaceous glands become blocked, they can produce acne, blackheads, or cysts.
Inflamed skin condition
- pimpleInflamed skin bump
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
- comedoBlocked hair follicle
cyst · seborrhea · oily skin · dermatitis · blemish · papule · nodule · inflammation
Skin cavity growing strands
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- poreTiny dermal opening
- hairFibrous scalp covering
epithelium · cutaneous · hypodermis · melanocyte · exocrine · duct · lobule
Water-insoluble biomolecules
- oilinessSlick, fatty texture
- secreteRelease from cells
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
- waxPliable waterproof substance
fats · fatty acids · squalene · triglycerides · cholesterol · oleaginous · viscous · greasy
Add suppleness to skin
- lubricateApply oil to reduce friction
- hydrateInfuse with water
- protectiveServing to guard
- coatOuter garment or layer
waterproof · barrier · emollient · condition · soften · supple · thermoregulation · antimicrobial
Vitamin A-related compound
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
extraction · topical · cleanser · astringent · oil control · tretinoin
acne
Inflamed skin condition
comedo · cyst · seborrhea · oily skin · dermatitis · blemish · papule · nodule · inflammation · hyperplasia
follicle
Skin cavity growing strands
hair · epithelium · cutaneous · hypodermis · melanocyte · exocrine · duct · lobule
lipids
Water-insoluble biomolecules
wax · fats · fatty acids · squalene · triglycerides · cholesterol · oleaginous · viscous · greasy · waxy
moisturize
Add suppleness to skin
- lubricateApply oil to reduce friction
- hydrateInfuse with water
- protectiveServing to guard
coat · waterproof · barrier · emollient · condition · soften · supple · thermoregulation · antimicrobial · pH balance
retinoid
Vitamin A-related compound
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
- exfoliateRemove outer skin layers
dermatology · extraction · topical · cleanser · astringent · oil control · tretinoin