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How to Remove Blackheads

Last Update: March 12, 2009

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Blackheads are a form of acne where dirt and bacteria are trapped under the skin. Learn how to remove blackheads from your skin in this video from a professional dermatologist.

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  • Never use fingers to remove
  • Use a comedone extractor to treat

About this Author

Lisa Rhodes, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health and Science Center in San Antonio, where she graduated valedictorian. She completed her dermatology residency at North Western University in Chicago and currently works in Austin, Texas. Her favorite part of her job is diagnosing skin conditions and treating them in order to help patients live better lives.

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Video Transcript

DR. LISA RHODES: Hi, I'm Doctor Lisa Rhodes with Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Blackheads are a common problem most often seen on the nose and chin. If you want to extract the blackheads yourself, I recommend that you find a commodone extractor available at any pharmacy. Its a little metal stick that has a donut hole at the end and it applies even pressure around the blackhead when you're extracting it. The challenge is if you go after it with your fingers and try to extract it that way, you can actually damage the hair follicle and then lead to acne bumps or a larger pore there that will just be more obvious.

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