Rhythm of sebum excretion during the menstrual cycle.
We studied by the Sebutape technique variations in the sebum excretion and in the number of active sebaceous glands during 3 consecutive menstrual cycles. In seborrheic women we found cyclic changes with a maximum sebum excretion during the week before menstruation. In women with a low sebum production, no changes were found.
Piérard-Franchimont
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Department of Dermatopathology, University of Liège, Belgium.
Piérard
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Kligman
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology*; D012629:Sebum / Q000378:metabolism*