Name the skin glands which when inflamed cause acne.

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Sebaceous gland when inflamed, causes acne.

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum.

When excess sebum clogs the openings to hair follicles, sebum leaks into nearby tissues and forms a pustule or a papule; this is called inflammatory acne.

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