The skin contains two main types of glands: sebaceous glands and sweat glands.
- Sebaceous glands are microscopic glands located in your hair follicles that secrete sebum, an oily substance that helps to protect your skin from drying out. [14-Dec-2022]
- Sweat glands are responsible for producing sweat, a watery substance that helps to regulate body temperature. There are two types of sweat glands:
- Eccrine sweat glands, found over most of the body, open directly onto the skin's surface. [Sweat glands - Mayo Clinic]
- Apocrine glands open into hair follicles and are found in areas like the armpits and groin. [Sweat glands - Mayo Clinic]
These glands are essential for maintaining the health and function of the skin. They play a crucial role in keeping the skin moisturized, protecting it from bacteria and other harmful substances, and regulating body temperature. [Integumentary System: What It Is, Function & Organs]
