Eberhardt H, Pappritz G, Trieb G
Arch Dermatol Res. 1980;268(1):15-21. doi: 10.1007/BF00403882.
The subcutaneous injection of a rat skin extract inhibits sebum excretion. The mitotic rate in the sebaceous glands is reduced. Therefore, a chalone of the sebaceous gland seems to exist. The regulation of sebum excretion is discussed.