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    Glossary Sebaceous Gland

    small skin gland producing oily sebum for lubrication

    A sebaceous gland, also known as an oil gland, is a small gland in the skin that produces sebum, an oily substance that helps to lubricate and protect the skin and hair. These glands are typically found in high concentrations on the face and scalp and are connected to hair follicles, releasing sebum through the hair follicle to the surface of the skin.

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    1. 724 MPZL3 functions as a negative regulator of sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation 2022
    2. Ligand‐independent epidermal growth factor receptor hyperactivation increases sebaceous gland size and sebum secretion in mice Experimental Dermatology · 2013 · 22 citations
    3. 1434 Epithelially derived MPZL3 negatively regulates murine and human sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2023
    4. 548 Deletion of Myelin Protein Zero-like 3 increases sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation but reduces skin adipose depots: Can MPZL3 inhibition promote excessive loss of lipids via sebum hypersecretion? Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2022
    5. A cross-sectional observational study showing sebaceous glands differences between psoriatic alopecia and alopecia areata JAAD International · 2024 · 2 citations
    6. Caspase-3 Regulates YAP-Dependent Cell Proliferation and Organ Size Molecular Cell · 2018 · 90 citations
    7. Local and Systemic Reduction by Topical Finasteride or Flutamide of Hamster Flank Organ Size and Enzyme Activity Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1995 · 37 citations
    8. Marked Reduction of the Number and Individual Volume of Sebaceous Glands in Psoriatic Lesions Dermatology · 2016 · 10 citations
    9. Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands 2013 · 25 citations
    10. Selective induction of apoptosis in the hamster flank sebaceous gland organ by a topical liposome 5-α-reductase inhibitor: A treatment strategy for acne Journal of Dermatology · 2010 · 8 citations
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