Translations:Androgene/2/en

The androgen testosterone and the resulting active form dihydrotestosterone stimulate the growth and productivity of the sebaceous glands in a gender-unspecific way. Excessive sebum production is called seborrhoea. In addition, androgens can unfavourably influence maturation processes of the horny cells in the excretory duct of the sebaceous gland hair follicle apparatus. The result is an overshooting cornification. If both factors meet, comedones, also called blackheads, can form as the first signs of acne.