The sebaceous glands are tiny skin glands that secrete sebum, a waxy or oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair. Sebaceous glands are found inside the pores of our skin, all over the body, except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. read more
Pimples most often affect the face, back, chest, and shoulders. This is because there are many sebaceous glands in these areas of skin. Acne vulgaris, the main cause of pimples, affects over 80 percent of teenagers. After the age of 25 years, it affects 3 percent of men and 12 percent of women. read more
Pimples happen when pores become clogged with sebum and dead skin. Sometimes this leads to infection. Main reasons for pimples on the face are-Sometimes, dead skin cells are not shed. They remain in the pores and get stuck together by the sticky sebum, causing a blockage in the pore which causes pimples. read more