A Complete Guide to Blackhead Removal
I. What Are Blackheads?
II. Causes of Blackhead Formation
Age: Teenagers are more prone to blackheads.
Certain Medications: Corticosteroids and lithium may change hormones and increase the risk of blackheads.
Genetics: If one or more family members have acne, one's own risk of getting blackheads will also increase.
Hormones: Hormonal changes during puberty, menstrual cycles, and pregnancy can increase the risk of blackheads. During puberty, androgen or male sex hormone levels rise, and androgens can cause the expansion of oil glands.
III. Blackhead Removal Methods
(A) Antibiotics
(B) Chemical Peels
(C) Cleansers and Exfoliators
(D) Comedone Extraction
(E) Laser Treatment
(F) Microdermabrasion
(G) Retinoids
IV. Blackhead Prevention Measures
Avoid Wearing Tight Hats: Headbands and hats may not directly cause blackheads, but they may aggravate acne.
Don't Touch Your Face: Although it may be tempting to squeeze blackheads, don't try it by yourself. Otherwise, bacteria may enter the skin and cause infection.
Don't Let Your Hair Cover Your Face: The oil that accumulates on the hair can clog pores, especially if you have bangs.
Be Persistent: A consistent skin care routine is as important as products for treating blackheads. Tretinoin and salicylic acid can help remove blackheads, but they need to be continuously used to prevent pores from clogging again.
Remove Makeup Every Night: If you wear makeup, make sure to remove it before going to bed.
Use Non-Comedogenic Products: Choose oil-free and non-comedogenic products. Non-comedogenic means the product will not clog pores.
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