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The 20 pages that link to Sebum, each with the reason it gives.

• Acne vulgarisRelated: Excess sebum contributes to the environment in which acne lesions form.

• Sebaceous glandRelated: This is the gland’s secretion, released as sebocytes break down.

• Skin microbiomeRelated: Sebum supplies nutrients and helps define which microbes thrive in oily skin regions.

• Benzoyl peroxideRelated: Unlike treatments that suppress sebum, benzoyl peroxide mainly acts through oxidation and antimicrobial activity.

• FolliculitisRelated: Sebum-rich sites favor some yeast-associated eruptions affecting follicles.

• Hair careRelated: Its buildup is a main reason people wash their hair.

• SweatCompared with: Unlike watery sweat, sebum lubricates skin and hair.

• Topical retinoidRelated: Sebum combines with shed cells in follicles, though topical retinoids do not directly suppress its production.

• ShampooRelated: Sebum is the main natural oil shampoo is designed to remove from the scalp and hair.

• AcneRelated: Excess sebum can contribute to clogged follicles and acne lesions.

• IsotretinoinRelated: Lower sebum output is a central effect of isotretinoin in acne.

• Skin careRelated: Its amount and distribution influence skin oiliness and product choice.

• EarwaxRelated: Its lipids are among the components of earwax.

• Body odorRelated: Its lipids can be broken down by microbes and contribute to skin scent.

• Sphynx catRelated: Without a full coat to absorb it, skin oils can accumulate on a Sphynx.

• TrichologyRelated: Sebum affects scalp oiliness and can interact with inflammation and scaling.

• Face powderRelated: Face powder can absorb some surface sebum, which is a major source of facial shine.

• Integumentary systemBroader topic: It contrasts with watery sweat and helps lubricate the skin surface.

• ComedoRelated: Excess sebum combines with dead skin cells to form the follicular plug.

• PimpleRelated: Excess sebum can combine with dead cells to block a follicle.