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Does blackheads extraction regulary good for the skin ?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Blackheads: These are usually dirty blocked hair follicles. Extraction should not be an issue as long as no scarring is produces. They really are not great things to have.

Answered 9/27/2016

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If done improperly: Can cause infection or scarring. Safer options would be using exfoliation.

Answered 8/27/2014

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