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Sebum is the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands. If secretion is excessive, it helps make the skin oily, as in many teenagers; if the proper amount is secreted, it simply keeps the skin lubricated. Fig. 14-1 shows the normal physiology of sebum production, and Fig. 14-2 shows how certain external factors may influence it. Actually, sebum provides only part of the surface lipids, as Fig. 14-3 illustrates.
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Nasemann, T., Sauerbrey, W., Burgdorf, W.H.C. (1983). Seborrheic Dermatitis and Acne. In: Fundamentals of Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5457-7_14
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