What distinguishes sebum production rate in acne-prone skin compared to healthy skin, leading to increased inflammation?

💡 Explanation

Acne-prone skin often exhibits sebum with altered lipid composition and increased viscosity, hindering its flow; this causes pore clogging and inflammation because trapped sebum promotes bacterial growth and immune response, therefore the lipid composition and flow, rather than androgen sensitivity, is the key distinction.

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