Pilo-sebaceous duct physiology. 2. The effect of keratin hydration on sebum excretion rate.
Sebum excretion rate was measured before and after occlusions of the skin in eleven subjects. The sebum excretion rate rose significantly following occlusion, confirming the view that there is an obstruction to the outflow of sebum with keratin hydration.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins / Q000378:metabolism*; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000502:physiology*; D012629:Sebum / Q000378:metabolism*; D012636:Secretory Rate; D012881:Skin Temperature; D013696:Temperature; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism
D014867:Water; D007633:Keratins