This field shows the detail of a sebaceous gland with a few basal cells (arrows) and lipid -containing cells (+). The latter are sharply demarcated and show a central nucleus surrounded by a vacuolated cytoplasm. These vacuoles are spaces occupied by lipid droplets which were dissolved during the preparation of the tissue section. These cells degenerate as they are extruded into the excretory duct (arrowheads).

The external root sheath of the follicle is also indicated (*).

Stain: TPA
Magnification: ×900