Glossary Term

Sebogenesis

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Sebogenesis is the biological process of sebum (skin oil) production by sebaceous glands. Testosterone directly stimulates this process, and when testosterone levels drop, sebum production declines, weakening the skin's natural moisturizing barrier.

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