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Sebum Production

Process Dermatologic

How much oil the skin’s glands put out. Androgens drive it up, and it is the step between receptor binding in the gland and a visible breakout.

Relationships

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Sebum Production increases risk of

Acne

Oil production plus blocked follicles, worst on back and shoulders. Tracks androgenic strength more than dose.

Sebum Production stimulates

Sebaceous Gland

Oil glands in the skin. Androgen signalling raises output, and heavier oil plus keratin plugging is how steroid acne starts.