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Name the skin glands which when inflamed cause acne

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Sebaceous gland causes acne. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum. When excess sebum clogs the openings to hair follicles, sebum leaks into nearby tissues and forms a pustule or a papule this is called inflammatory acne

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