Sebum and its Relationship with Acne

Sebum/oil is commonly associated with acne. It is believed that excess sebum causes acne and that its production is one of the main causes of acne. In a recent study done at the Seoul National University, research was conducted to find a precise relation between acne and sebum. The study found out that-
The subjects with acne had higher sebum on the skin. Compared to subject without acne. The study also found out that there was no direct relation between the quantity of acne lesions and sebum production. The research has concluded that patients with acne have higher sebum production but that its increased level does not directly cause acne. That means that only excess oil does not cause more acne, but some other factors may be involved.
Sebum and its role in Acne formation-
Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands. When it gets accumulated in the gland, acne forms. If bacteria invaded the fluid, the acne gets infected. Even if you have a oily skin you may not develop acne unless the gland gets blocked. If the gland is open the oil will pour out on the skin. With blockage of the gland, it gets accumulated and acne forms.
Therefore if you have acne, try to keep the glands open. Also try to keep bacteria away. If the gland is open excess sebum will not cause acne. The more important factor in causing acne is therefore blockage of the gland.
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