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Blackhead is a type of acne which is very tedious to get rid off. It of course makes your face look awful. Blackheads are not only limited to teenagers, they can also appear among adults. They are not only limited to the cheek, or tip of the nose but can also appear in some cases on your back. Blackheads are also referred to as open comedones. Blackheads and whiteheads are quite similar except for the fact that blackheads appear only in the case of oily skin whereas whiteheads appear in both oily and dry skin.
Market nowadays are flooded with products like creams, strips, gels etc. all promising you magical results. But you should be very careful while choosing them.
In most of the cases you yourself can treat a blackhead by squeezing or pricking it, but you must be careful not to allow any infection to happen. You should always wash your face and hands properly with tepid water and also avoid creams and lotions that are sticky and greasy. You should avoid soaps that are harsh.
For blackhead remedies you can also try some drugs like benozyl peroxide, accutane, and some advanced therapies like phototherapy. Also, you can try some metal extractors, chemical peels.
You can also go for pore strips, they will immediately remove the blackheads but only temporarily also they can harm your skin.
Probably the best among blackhead remedies is the natural way i.e. keeping care of yourself. You should take lots and lots of water, fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, you should do some form of exercises like swimming, jogging, aerobics, meditation etc.
But it is important to remember that before trying any of the drug, even if you want to squeeze a pimple you can take the help of a doctor, and lastly time is the best healer in case of acne.
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