Sebum | Dent under the skin

Sebum Tallow is a specific fat that is produced by the body to protect the hair. For this purpose the sebum is secreted by the valley glands at the hair roots. These sebaceous glands can easily become clogged, which leads to an increased accumulation of sebum. This accumulation can, if it is large enough, make … Sebum | Dent under the skin

Diagnosis | Dent under the skin

Diagnosis The diagnosis of a bump under the skin is usually based on an anamnesis, in which the doctor asks the affected person about the time of the bump’s development and possible connections. A lump that is caused by bumping a body part or immediately after vaccination usually does not require any further diagnosis and … Diagnosis | Dent under the skin

Acne vulgaris

Acne vulgaris is a very common skin disease that mainly affects the hair follicles and their sebaceous glands. It is characterized by the increased occurrence of pimples and blackheads (comedones) in areas of the body with many sebaceous glands, mainly on the face, back and chest. Although the disease is harmless in itself, acne can … Acne vulgaris