Removing Blackheads – Part 2

While your primary care physician or dermatologists can extract blackheads in the office using a comedone extractor, if there is no sign of infection on, or surrounding, the blemish it can also be done at home. If you are attempting this on your own always be sure the materials you use are sterile and the environment extremely clean. This is because when you extract the blackheads you are leaving an opening in the skin that is fertile ground for bacterial infection.

Skin experts suggest that the first step would be to use a skin cleanser and then to steam the skin for several moments. The best way to steam the skin is to place your face over a bowl of very hot water and to hold a towel over the head to keep in the steam. This opens the pores and makes extraction less painful.

It is preferable to use a comedone extractor which can be found at any beauty store. Another option are commercially made blackheads strips, which are basically a tape like substance placed over the area and then pulled off. It is important not to attempt to extract lesions which appear aggravated, inflamed, infected or sore because it will worsen the acne and cause scarring.

When removing blackheads it is important to avoid any harsh squeezing or scraping. This can damage the skin around the around the pore and actually increase the size leading to more blackheads in the future.

Once they have been removed it is important to keep the skin as clean and oil free as possible. Use naturally prepared cleansers or astringent solutions. Avoid harsh soaps that may irritate the skin or any creams that leave an oily finish. However, it is important to maintain the moisture of the skin using a moisturizer especially developed for individuals who suffer from acne.

References:

(1) Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Link Found Between Teens’ Stress Levels and Acne Severity

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070305141029.htm

(2) American Academy of Dermatology: Acne

http://www.aad.org/skin-conditions/dermatology-a-to-z/blackheads

 

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