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.
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Deep cleansing: Black heads can be a problem. Basic treatment includes deep cleansing... Killing bacteria and decreasing sebum production. Either you primary care provider or dermatologist can treat this initially... Other options down the road include laser treatments, . Ipl ( intense pulsed light ) treatments and photodynamic acne therapy.. But you need to first go through the initial steps.
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