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Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands

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Abstract

Sebaceous glands are microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete sebum. Sebum has a unique, species- and age-specific composition and exhibits multiple functions. The sebaceous glands can be involved in several inflammatory, nevoid, benign, and malignant processes, leading to a wide spectrum of sebaceous gland disorders.

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