| sebaceous cyst |
A sebaceous cyst (also called epidermal cyst, keratin cyst, or epidermoid cyst) is a closed sac or cyst below the surface of the skin that fills with a fatty white, semi-solid material called sebum. Blocked sebaceous glands, swollen hair follicles, or trauma to the skin can cause such cysts. The scalp, ears, genitals, and face are common sites for sebaceous cysts, though they may occur anywhere on the body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. ...
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| sebaceous gland |
The sebaceous glands are glands found in the skin of mammals. They secrete an oily substance called sebum (Latin, meaning fat or tallow) that is made of fat (lipids) and the debris of dead fat-producing cells. It acts to protect and waterproof hair and skin. Sebaceous glands can usually be found in hair covered areas where they are contained in hair follicles, but they are also found in nonhaired areas of lips, eyelids, penis, labia minora and nipples. ...
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| sebaceous cyst |
a swelling that occurs under the skin, most commonly on the scalp, face, ears, and genitals; although usually harmless, can grow very large and become painful if infected
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| sebaceous gland |
A gland in the skin which produces an oily substance.
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| sebaceous hyperplasia |
overgrowth of oil glands causing bumps on the skin
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