title: [Sebaceous glands and acne].
abstract: New studys on the sebaceous glands in recent years have facilitated the further understanding and treatment of acne vulgaris. This article summarizes the advancements in the relationship between sebaceous glands and acne, with focus on androgen metabolism in skin, abnormal lipids secretion, and immunology of sebaceous gland cells.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Xuzhou First People' Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, China.
authors.forename: Qiang
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Ju
authors.forename: Long-Qing
authors.initials: LQ
authors.lastname: Xia
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens