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GlossarySebocytes

specialized cells in skin glands producing oily sebum

Sebocytes are specialized cells found in the sebaceous glands of the skin. These cells produce and secrete sebum, an oily substance that helps to lubricate and protect the skin and hair. For professionals, it's important to note that sebocytes undergo a process called holocrine secretion, where the entire cell disintegrates to release its contents.

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research Sebocytes Are the Key Regulators of Androgen Homeostasis in Human Skin

196 citations, May 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Cutibacterium Acnes Activate Both a Canonical and Epigenetic Inflammatory Response in Human Sebocytes

research Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Cutibacterium Acnes Activate Both a Canonical and Epigenetic Inflammatory Response in Human Sebocytes

70 citations, February 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology”

Short-chain fatty acids from *Cutibacterium acnes* cause skin inflammation, contributing to acne.

research Sebocytes’ Makeup: Novel Mechanisms and Concepts in the Physiology of the Human Sebaceous Glands

58 citations, March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv”

Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.

research Influence of Substance P on Cultured Sebocytes

46 citations, April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.

Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone

research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone

40 citations, January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.

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in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

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Topical Finasteride doesn't directly reduce 5ar enzyme on scalp and has the same mechanism as oral, needing to go through the liver. Users debate the accuracy of this information and discuss various studies and experiences.