44 citations
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  January 2013   in “BMC Dermatology”    TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.  
               26 citations
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  August 2018   in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”    Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.  
               1 citations
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  November 2022   in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”    Lotus corniculatus seed extract reduces oily skin by decreasing sebum production.  
      May 2025   in “Experimental Dermatology”
           May 2025   in “Experimental Dermatology”    Triphenylphosphine oxide can increase oil production and reduce inflammation in skin cells without affecting TRPM5.  
               April 2019   in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”    Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) increases oil production in skin cells by activating mTOR, and mTOR inhibitors can reduce this effect.