It’s important to be gentle when treating blackheads on dark skin tones. Never squeeze, poke, or pop blackheads. Rough treatment can cause more inflammation and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.

I could stand in front of a mirror for hours and examine my pores one by one—but I know that picking and prodding at acne is frowned upon by most dermatologists, as it can leave behind marks or spread ...

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Blackheads, while harmless, remain a persistent skincare concern affecting people across all age groups. These small, dark bumps can impact self-confidence, but proper understanding and treatment can ...

In her most recent Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper removes a pair of blackheads from a patient's neck. In the video, she uses a comedone extractor tool to remove the blackheads to reduce the risk ...

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In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper removes several blackheads from a man's face. Blackheads form when follicles become clogged with dead skin and sebum. In the video, she uses a comedone ...

If you’ve ever stared into the mirror wondering why some clogged pores look dark while others look like tiny bumps under the skin, you’re not alone. Blackheads and whiteheads are often grouped ...

Like all pimples, blackheads occur when a mixture of dead skin cells and excess skin oils block the exit of a pore. With whiteheads the pore is closed (giving it that about-to-burst look), but the ...

I’ll admit it: I’m a serious perfectionist. This means on any given night, you could probably find me examining my pores in the mirror for at least 15 minutes post-cleanse to pinpoint and eradicate ...