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process where gland cells mature to produce skin oil

Sebocyte differentiation is the process by which immature cells in the sebaceous glands mature into sebocytes, the cells responsible for producing and secreting sebum, an oily substance that lubricates and protects the skin and hair. This process is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair, and disruptions in sebocyte differentiation can lead to skin conditions like acne or seborrheic dermatitis.

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