Hidradenitis suppurativa can affect one spot or multiple areas of the body. Signs and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa include: 1  Blackheads. Small pitted areas of skin containing blackheads â often appearing in pairs or a double-barreled pattern â are a common feature.  Red, tender bumps. These bumps often enlarge, break open and drain pus.
Sebum is an oily substance that's secreted by sebaceous glands to keep skin moisturized. Too much leads to oily skin and too little leads to dry skin. Sebum is an oily substance that's secreted by sebaceous glands to keep skin moisturized.
because they secrete sebum   Sebaceous glands are oil glands that are in the hair follicles in our skin. The function of Sebaceous Glands is to produce an oily secretion, â¦called sebum, which is your skin's natural lubricant.