How do I get rid of black heads?

I have black and white heads on my face and I would like to know how to get rid of them. Does anybody have any ideas?

2 answers to “How do I get rid of black heads?”

A: Removing black heads and white heads with the Hydrafacial system

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Black heads, comedones, and white heads can be safely extracted and treated using the Hydrafacial system which infuses effective enzymes and acids into the skin and pores to emulsify the clogged black and whiteheads. We perform this treatment to reduce pores on the face, particularly the forehead, chin, and nose.

A: Milia and comedones and how to remove them

Alan M. Gardner, MD

It is best to let a professional remove these for you. If you have a lot of them and try to remove them yourself, you can break blood vessels, cause scarring or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or cause infection. Regular facials help with these, as do home products.  

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Sami s
unregistered guest

1 May 2009

You can use a comedone extractor for them, Best to do it naturally though. Exfoliate once a week to remove the dead skin cells, and steam your face by via a hot bowl of water and putting your head above it allowing the steam to hit your face. This opens pores and then you can pick the blackheads out. But you will have to do this regually once a week.

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