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5. Sebaceous Glands

Sebaceous glands exist wherever there are hair follicles in the body and as such, sebum is produced everywhere except the palms and soles. Glands have ducts containing epithelial cells like those on the skin. Those cells, which only live about a week, produce triglycerides, and the combination of cells and fats is broken down by enzymes, creating sebum. Sebaceous glands are most abundant on the scalp and face. Those on the chin and forehead are larger; certain areas of skin have up to one hundred glands per square inch.

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