-unsure so yeah :O iv seen to be gettin alot lately, whats the best way to remove em? any good blackhead products you guys suggest? -edited- i currently use this tool: but fucc.. it hurts LOL
its normal to use those blackhead removers just that ur meant to warm/steam the face first, to open up all the pores, then all the blackheads etc can be more easily removed. if u just do it normally, then ur kinda enlarging the pore sizes, meaning blackheads form easier later on... keeping in mind, should close off all the pores after u cleaned eg using cold water or toner =) those sticky tape kinda things, those work too, but i think it just makes the pores larger, which isn't htat great
there a a loooooooonng thread on blackheads...i think u should look at that thread wherever it is in the forum
Treatment Treatment of whiteheads and blackheads takes time. Most treatments take several weeks to months before a noticeable change is seen. Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also decrease the chemical reaction that changes the lining of the hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of comedones or to help prevent formation of others. Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment for whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover and reducing the "stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It causes expulsion of the plugged material and converts closed comedones into open comedones. The material in these newly converted open comedones can be easily extruded. Tretinoin can be irritating, so specific instructions on how to use it can be found here. Antibiotics have not been shown to help whiteheads or blackheads. Isotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has many side effects. It is very effective for comedones when used properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either type. Extraction may be used by a health care provider on open comedones. This process is performed using a device called a comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin, causing the plug to extrude.
