Contrary to popular belief, blackheads are not trapped dirt, but are made of oxidized sebum and dead skin cells settling on your pores. Exposure to oxygen in the air oxidizes these substances and turns them dark, forming a blackhead. There are also cases where a blackhead can turn into a pimple or pustule.
Blackheads commonly occur on the face, but also on other parts of the body, such as the:
Open comedone is the technical name for a blackhead. It forms when something clogs the opening of hair follicles in the skin. Anything that blocks the pores can result in the formation of small, dark spots and other types of acne. These include hair products on the skin, sweating heavily and not showering/washing face, and even tight clothing.
Instead of squeezing and popping blackheads, it is a much better idea to see an expert or consider aesthetic treatments that can properly remove them. You can also consider treatments and skin products that can help improve their appearance. These include:
The safest way to deal with blackheads, of course, is to see a dermatologist or an aesthetic doctor. They can professionally extract the blackheads or perform aesthetic treatments that can remove or improve their appearance.
At Cutis Laser Clinics, we have a number of procedures that can help treat blackheads and improve the tone and texture of the skin. These include:
Manage clogged pores and blackheads with the tips and treatments mentioned above. You can also contact Cutis Laser Clinics in Singapore and schedule a consultation with our Harvard-trained aesthetic doctor, Dr. Sylvia Ramirez, to determine the right treatment for you skin concerns.
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