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Can you tell me how to get rid of blackheads on my face?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Sebum: These blackheads are open comedones and the sebum ( oil) oxidizes and becomes black. Its important to use a daily face wash with either glycolic or salicylic acid. exfoliation with a retin-a prep is also helpful.

Answered 9/28/2016

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