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Glossary Terms S - Z

Need an explanation, information, or definition of a common acne or skin care term? Find the answers you're looking for here.

Sebaceous Glands

What are sebaceous glands?

Sebum

Learn the definition of sebum.

Spironolactone

Spironolactone is used to treat hormonal acne in women. Get basic information about the acne treatment spironolactone.

Stratum Corneum

Get the definition of the stratum corneum.

Subcutaneous Incision

Learn more about subcutaneous incision, and how it can improve acne scarring.

Sulfur

Learn how sulfur is used to treat acne.

Systemic Medication

Learn what a systemic medication is and how systemic medications are used as acne treatments.

Topical Retinoids

What are retinoids? Get the definition of retinoids, and learn how topical retinoid acne treatments can help improve your skin.

Tretinoin

Get basic information about the popular acne treatment tretinoin.

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