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blackhead /black·head/ (blak´hed) open comedo.
Blackhead A plug of fatty cells capped with a blackened mass. Mentioned in: Rosacea blackhead. See comedo. blackhead Open comedo A blocked sebaceous gland which is open to air, where the secretions oxidize, turning black. Cf Whitehead. Patient discussion about blackhead. Q. I have this blackhead on my cheek area for about a year..,How do I remove it? A. This type of blackhead you are describing sounds like comedonal (non-inflammatory) acne, as opposed to acne that is inflammatory or severe inflammatory (which usually will not remain for a year on the skin). There are many basic local treatments which can be found at pharmacies over-the-counter. Whether it is gel or cream (which are rubbed into the pores over the affected region), bar soaps or washes - it is important to keep the skin clean of bacteria, that may worsen blackheads. Read more or ask a question about blackheadHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Try clear salicylic acid during the day on blackheads and whiteheads. GOT BLACKHEADS ON YOUR FACE or maybe a few pimples on your neck? Being so naked, Sam's body is covered with blackheads. |
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