What are the glands called that become blocked, resulting in blackheads?

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Saikat R.
Feb 9, 2016

Sebaceous Gland

Explanation:

Sebaceous gland is a type of skin gland. It is situated all over the body, but most frequently in face, forehead and scalp. In teenage, the sebum secretion increases. And if the pore of the gland is blocked, it leads to formation of blackheads and whiteheads.

The diagram showing normal sebaceous gland, blackheads and whiteheads :
getridblackhead.com

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