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What are black pores?

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Black heads: They are plugged pores and they appear black. Blackheads are typically caused by the overproduction of oil, which tends to occur when a person reaches puberty. Spikes in hormone production can result in the high levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone which triggers overactivity in the oil glands, resulting in clogged pores. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/71615.php

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Answered 6/6/2018

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