Oil Glands (Sebaceous Glands) Small glands located within the epidermis, and associated with the hair follicle, that produce and secrete an oily…
hair follicle
hair follicle
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Pilosebaceous Unit The structure consisting of hair, hair follicle, arrector pili muscle and sebaceous gland. See also: How the Skin Works Pilosebaceous…
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Blackheads (Open Comedones) A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. A comedo can be open (blackhead) or closed…
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Microcomedones A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. This small plug is called a microcomedo. If sebum continues…
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Macrocomedones A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. Comedones that are 1mm or larger are called macrocomedones. They…
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Hair Erector Muscle (Arrector Pili Muscle) The arrector pili muscle is a tiny muscle connected to each hair follicle and the skin.…
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Cicatricial Alopecia A group of rare disorders that destroy . The follicles are replaced with scar , causing permanent . Part of:…
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Whiteheads (Closed Comedones) A comedo is a clogged (pore) in the . (skin debris) combines with to block the follicle. A comedo…
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