oil gland
noun
plural oil glands
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion: such as
a
b
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At the same time, hormonal shifts are taking place and oil glands working overtime.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Since blemishes are closely tied to overactive oil glands, using a mask with these clays helps reduce one of the main triggers of acne.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
Photobiomodulation appears to boost oil gland function, potentially reducing evaporative dry eye symptoms.
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Julie Loffredi,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Isotretinoin shrinks the oil glands and thins the epidermal barrier, which could cause dryness of the skin, lips and nose.
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Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Since blemishes are closely tied to overactive oil glands, using a mask with these clays helps reduce one of the main triggers of acne.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
Photobiomodulation appears to boost oil gland function, potentially reducing evaporative dry eye symptoms.
—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Isotretinoin shrinks the oil glands and thins the epidermal barrier, which could cause dryness of the skin, lips and nose.
—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Oil gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20gland. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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