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How to remove blackheads?

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There is a tool: That looks like a little spoon with a hole in it and you place the blackhead in the hole and push down. Probably available at a drug store.

Answered 3/29/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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 > mild acne see dermatology (discuss meds, comedone extractor, pore strips, etc.).

Answered 3/29/2020

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Wash vigorously: Keep skin clean and dry with aggressive washing. You can purchase a comedone extractor at any pharmacy to remove the ones you have.

Answered 12/26/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pore strip/ comedone: Extractor. Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day. Use oil free products on face. No oily hair. No heavy foundations. Don't squeeze pimples. 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 > mild acne see dermatologist (discuss meds, comedone extractor, pore strips, etc.).

Answered 12/20/2016

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Squeeze: Everybody tells you to never squeeze them. In the real world everybody squeezes them. If you squeeze out the sebum, pus, and blood they feel better & heal faster. If you macerate too hard without results, you will have a bruise for nothing. Best results if you see a dermatologist.

Answered 8/6/2013

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Some ideas: You'll smell delicious. Probably best is to ask your doctor for a safe sterile method - perhaps a druggist has something, but here's a site you can read. http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Blackheads Avoid dirt - infection or being too rough. Scarring is not a good idea. Be clean and gentle and patient. Best!

Answered 10/26/2018

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Acne: You need a topical medication that helps the skin exfoliate to open pores

Answered 9/2/2015

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