Question 1

how can i stop overactive sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Treatment options...: If you are a woman, hormonal intervention may help.  Possibilities include oral contraceptives or a pill called spironolactone.  

If there is a lot of acne, Isotretinoin (accutane) can help.

A laser-like treatment called "photodynamic therapy" can damage the oil glands and decrease oil production.

Botox is now being used to decrease oilyness, but its expensive.

Question 2

do sebaceous glands on penis become a problem, or are they just there for no reason?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps?: Sebaceous glands are present to provide oil to the skin.  They are there because that is the way we are made.  Occasionally we can have the plug up & cause a cyst to form.  It is best to leave these alone.  An skin/soft tissue infection in the genital area can be very serious. They may be unsightly but they are sterile.  If you prefer removal, see a urologist, dermatologist or surgeon & b careful!

Question 3

if accutane shrinks sebaceous glands and kills sebum, then why does it cause dry lips if lips don't have sebaceous glands or secrete sebum?

Accepted Answer

Information: It is just a side effectthat has nothing to do with sebaceous glands.

Question 4

what does fasting do to sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Nothing that: I know of. The only product that shrinks sebaceous glands is Accutane other than the topical vitamin A Tazoratene

Question 5

what is the difference between sebaceous glands and sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

OIL &amp; SWEAT GLANDS: SEBACEOUS (OIL) GLANDS AND SWEAT GLANDS.
SEBACEOUS GLANDS PRODUCE OIL , WHILE SWEAT GLANDS PRODUCE SWEAT!
SIMPLE AND EASY AS THAT . . .

Question 6

hi there i have finished my accutane course 40/80mg for 5 months and was wondering if my sebaceous glands will grow back to normal size?

Accepted Answer

6-12 months: It can take 6-12 months for the skin to totally recover from changes caused by accutane.

Question 7

does male masturbation affect sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: Shouldn't affect the glands under your arms or the ones near the scrotum.

Question 8

what is the difference between your sebaceous glands and fordyce spots?

Accepted Answer

FORDYCE SPOTS: Fordyce spots, tiny benign (non-cancerous),  raised, painless bumps can occur over the lips and occasionally the genital areas.
They are small sebacous cyst-like areas. From your question, there is no difference in the terminology. Fordyce spots are synonymous with tiny sebaceous cysts. Not to worry.

Question 9

what's the difference between sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Sweat vrs sebaceous: Sweat glands secrete sweat (h20, ammonia, urea, salt) onto skin surface. Function: cooling+ evaporation and removal of wastes
sebaceous gland (oil glands) secrete oil onto hair and skin. Function: prevents drying and protects against bacteria.

Question 10

i have sebaceous glands (?) on my penis.  how can i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

U don't want 2: This is normal skin and anatomy.  Leave it alone.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  Why would you want to?   You will injury yourself if you do this or persist in attempting to do this.  Talk with your pcp or with a urologist or dermatologist and see if there is something going on elsewise.  Man, enjoy what you have for the reason you have it and leave the rest alone.  It is what it is!

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What does fasting do to sebaceous glands?

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What is the difference between sebaceous glands and sweat glands?

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Hi there i have finished my accutane course 40/80mg for 5 months and was wondering if my sebaceous glands will grow back to normal size?

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Does male masturbation affect sebaceous glands?

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What is the difference between your sebaceous glands and fordyce spots?

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I have sebaceous glands (?) on my penis. how can i get rid of them?

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