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Is it true that washing more often massages the sebaceous gland which produces sebum?
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No: Secretions from sebaceous glands occurs on a regular basis , not effected by "massaging".
Answered 9/8/2013
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No: Washing does not affect sebaceous gland function. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 1/12/2020
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