What Are Sebaceous Glands?
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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