The cotton glove method beloved by grannies is also one that dermatologists still recommend. “Treating the hands overnight is ...

These lumps usually disappear on their own but can get infected Sebaceous cysts are soft skin-colored lumps that slowly grow under the skin. They are filled with a thick, oily substance that may ...

Sebaceous filaments are part of the sebaceous gland system and help the sebum (an oily substance made by the sebaceous glands in your skin) rise to the surface of the skin. They work to help keep your ...

Acne affects 95 per cent of people in England at some point in their lives and, according to the National Institute for ...

Cystic acne can be caused by hormones, stress, diet, and more. Treatment options include oral and topical medications and ...

How does Accutane work? Accutane works by targeting the sebaceous glands, or the oil-producing glands found in the skin. By shrinking the size of the sebaceous glands, Accutane helps reduce oil ...

Demodex mites are microscopic organisms that live in or near hair follicles and sebaceous glands. There are two main types of ...

To determine the pathways that regulate primary human sebocytes growth and differentiation, we developed a novel culture method by mimicking the microenvironment of the sebaceous glands in vitro.

Retinol is a form of vitamin A, belonging to the family of retinoids that is used in skincare products. Retinol is commonly ...

Luckily, there are those who care for you gentlemen, so if you've been feeling a bit "trashy" in recent months and are eager ...

There is usually no obvious reason for the ducts to become blocked, but some people do seem more prone to forming sebaceous cysts than others. It is also a condition that can run in families.

I had one removed from my head when I was about eight-years-old and didn't have another until two years ago. Now I have three that have come up on my head beneath my hair.