Sebum is an oily substance that protect and hydrate the skin’s surface. It mixes with fat molecules, called lipids, to form a protective coating on the skin. The sebaceous glands produce sebum. It ...

Sebum production can affect energy metabolism throughout the body. Deregulation of the sebaceous gland is a key factor in the development of acne and also plays a role in other skin conditions such as ...

Cutibacterium acnes, a crunchy Cheeto-shaped bug that lives on human skin, loves the oily pocket around hair follicles. No face is quite as greasy as that of adolescents, flooded with hormones that ...

On the surface, these lesions may appear in the form of blackheads, yellowish-white bumps, a.k.a. whiteheads, or even acne eruptions. Despite their different appearances, they all pose the very same ...