oil gland
noun
plural oil glands
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion: such as
a
b
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Providers may prescribe Accutane (isotretinoin), an oral retinoid that shrinks oil glands for severe acne that doesn't respond to other treatments.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
The lips don’t have the same concentration of oil glands as other areas of the skin and are constantly exposed to environmental factors, such as lip licking, cosmetics, and cold weather.
—Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
However, Fordyce spots are only found on oil glands that are directly on the skin, not those connected to hair follicles.43
What causes oil glands to enlarge is likely linked to hormonal changes.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
The lips don’t have the same concentration of oil glands as other areas of the skin and are constantly exposed to environmental factors, such as lip licking, cosmetics, and cold weather.
—Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
However, Fordyce spots are only found on oil glands that are directly on the skin, not those connected to hair follicles.43
What causes oil glands to enlarge is likely linked to hormonal changes.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands on the surface of your skin.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Oil gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20gland. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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