Sebum

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Sebum; Skin sebum

Definition
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Sebaceous gland product formed by holocrine secretion, consisting of glycerides, wax esters, squalenes, free fatty acids, paraffins, cholesterol esters and cholesterol. Function: Formation of the skin surface film. The sebum has pathogenetic importance in acne, seborrhoea, rosacea, etc.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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