"Sebum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The oily substance secreted by SEBACEOUS GLANDS. It is composed of KERATIN, fat, and cellular debris.
| Descriptor ID |
D012629
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A12.200.702
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| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Sebum" by people in Profiles.
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The use of non-invasive instruments in characterizing human facial and abdominal skin. Lasers Surg Med. 2012 Feb; 44(2):131-42.
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Effect of oral 13-cis-retinoic acid at three dose levels on sustainable rates of sebum secretion and on acne. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1983 Apr; 8(4):532-8.