▪️Blackheads or open comedones are a common complaint. It occurs mostly in oily and combination skin type.
▪️Cause:
Excess sebum production
Keratin accumulation in hair follicle
Excess androgen hormone
▪️It can occur any where on the face but most commonly seen on the nose.
👱♂️In men, large blackhead like lesions could be Trichostasis spinulosa. Laser hair reduction to reduce vellus hair helps in reducing the prominence.
💊Treatment:
With there are large open comedones leaving behind scarring, then please consult your dermatologist for evaluation and treatment as oral medications may be required.
✅Salicylic acid serum twice a day helps in reducing blackheads m. Salicylic acid reduces stickiness of cells and keratin build up.
✅Retinol twice a week will increase epidermal cell turnover and reduces sebum production.
❌Do not use retinol and salicylic acid together as it can cause irritation.
❌Do not use pore strips or try to forcefully remove them as it can cause injury to yeh skin and leave behind dark spots.
❌Vacuum assisted pore cleansers are also not required.
It requires patience and consistency while treating blackheads. Follow a routine regularly for 4 weeks to see results.
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