Definition: Term used to describe the unit made up of the hair follicle, sebaceaous gland, and sebaceous duct. Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit.
Also Known As: Pore, hair follicle.
Pilosebaceous Unit
By Angela Palmer, About.com
Created: June 17, 2009
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