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What Are Sebaceous Glands?

en español

Glándulas sebáceas

Sebaceous glands

Say: sih-BAY-shis glands

Sebaceous glands make an oil called sebum (say: SEE-bum) that keeps skin soft and smooth. If they make too much oil, your pores can get clogged, and you can get bumps and red spots called pimples.

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