Sebaceous filaments are structures that allow sebum to flow to the surface of the skin. Tiny glands beneath the skin create sebum, which is an oily substance that helps lubricate the skin. When the ...

Freckles and sebaceous filaments can both look like brown or dark spots on your skin, but they have very different causes and characteristics. Your skin can develop a variety of lumps, bumps, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or ...

In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks like, especially up close. So if you’ve ever noticed a cluster of tiny, tan or brownish dots on ...

If you’ve ever spent too much time with your face pressed against a magnified mirror (guilty), you may have noticed tiny spots along your nose and chin that aren’t exactly blackheads but aren’t just ...

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Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...