Question 1

most effective approaches to get rid of black head on my cheeks and back?

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Comedone extractor: Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day & use oil free products. No oily hair or heavy foundations. Exfoliate occasionally. Try not to pop pimples. Avoid touching face (cradling chin in hands). Remove makeup before bed. Shower after strenuous exercise. Consider otc products (salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide). If &gt; mild acne see dermatology

Question 2

how to get rid of black head on stomach?

Accepted Answer

Squeeze it out: If it does not expel easily see a dermatologist.

Question 3

how to get rid of black head pimple on my nose and make the pores smaller?

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Skin care: Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day &amp; use oil free products. No oily hair or heavy foundations. Try not to pop pimples. Avoid touching face (cradling chin in hands). Remove makeup before bed. Shower after strenuous exercise. Consider OTC products (salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide).  Retinoids/ comedone extractor can be helpful for black heads. If &gt; mild acne see dermatology.

Question 4

how should i get rid of a black head on a pimple?

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Acne wash: The black head on a pimple (open comedon) is pigment seen in the opening of a hair follicle and not dirt. Using  benzoyl peroxide--either alone or in combination with another acne medication---is an effective means of taking care of this. Manual expression of the plug in the hair shaft will also work, but is not recommended if their is a large number of blackheads.

Question 5

how do you get rid of a black head on your nose crease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You can buy a blackhead extractor at the drugstore  and gently press it over the blackhead until it pops out. If you can't get it out you will have to visit the doctor. Either the doctor can extract it or you might have to use a medicine like retin a (tretinoin) and slowly remove the layers of skin until it comes out.

Question 6

how to get rid of black heads ?

Accepted Answer

Comedone extractor: Is simple to use but will not prevent return of black heads.

Question 7

how to rid of black heads that are in your ear?

Accepted Answer

Have them extracted: by professional and start topical retinoids to reduce recurrence

Question 8

how can i get rid of black heads on my back?

Accepted Answer

An esthetician: Can easily remove these with a comedone extractor. For problem skin - see your dermatologist.

Question 9

what is the best way to get rid of black heads?

Accepted Answer

Facial first: Get a facial first or consider investing in and learning how to use a comedone extractor but medications such as retinoids or salicylic acid may be beneficial to diminish recurrences. For this, seek the advice of a dermatologist.

Question 10

can you recommend what to do to get rid of black heads?

Accepted Answer

Pore strip/ comedone: Extractor. Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day.  Use oil free products on face. No heavy foundations. Don't squeeze pimples / blackheads.  Avoid touching face (i.e., cradling chin in hands). Remove makeup before bed. Shower after strenuous exercise.  Consider otc products (w salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide). If &gt; mild acne see dermatologist (discuss meds, comedone extractor, pore strips, etc.).

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