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What are blackheads?
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.
Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis -
The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may ...more
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.
Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis -
The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may ...more
Asked for male, 31 years old from Howrah
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One way to get rid of stubborn blackheads is to use a wipe (every other night) that contains malic, glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids. These ingredients clear away any dead skin cells that block the pores and help break down the wax plugs, loosening them so they can break free from your pores
Tretinoin cream is used for this but always try natural methods
Tretinoin cream is used for this but always try natural methods
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Use lemon to get rid of black head overnight from nose and face You can use the lemon as per this below procedure:
Lemon also known to have antiseptic and antioxidant properties, the lemon makes it a popular home remedy to get rid of blackheads from the nose and face. Since lemon is quite acidic in nature, dilute lemon juice by adding water so that it will not irritate or burn your skin. You can also add a pinch of salt to the mixture to make it more effective. Apply the mixture to the face ...more
Lemon also known to have antiseptic and antioxidant properties, the lemon makes it a popular home remedy to get rid of blackheads from the nose and face. Since lemon is quite acidic in nature, dilute lemon juice by adding water so that it will not irritate or burn your skin. You can also add a pinch of salt to the mixture to make it more effective. Apply the mixture to the face ...more
Asked for female, 20 years old from Chennai
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Dear lybrate-user. Acne/pimples persist in the age group of 13-30 yrs. With regular treatment, we can bring them under control. Avoid Oily diet, Junk food, Stress, Picking acne, Steroid application, Heavy make up (for women), Inadequate sleep. Visit a Cosmetologist/Dermatologist for an adequate prescription. You may be advised some procedures also.
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Nizamabad
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6 helpful home remedies for blackhead removal
1.Toothpaste-- you just apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the affected area and leave it dry for 25 minutes, then rinse it. You are advised to do that every two days and maintain this work during two weeks. 2.Lemon-- to remove blackheads on the nose with lemon, you can apply one of the three following methods:
you wash your face with lukewarm water before applying a mixture of one lemon juice with a little salt on the nose. Then, you leave ...more
1.Toothpaste-- you just apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the affected area and leave it dry for 25 minutes, then rinse it. You are advised to do that every two days and maintain this work during two weeks. 2.Lemon-- to remove blackheads on the nose with lemon, you can apply one of the three following methods:
you wash your face with lukewarm water before applying a mixture of one lemon juice with a little salt on the nose. Then, you leave ...more
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These are the methods to treat fastly pimples:
• Imbalance in hormone level causes excessive sebum production and causes acne. So do not take stress and do exercise daily such as running, jogging and long breathing exercises.
• Do YOGASANA daily. Especially do SINHASANA & SARVANGASANA daily.
• Use oil free face wash and drink 7 -8 glass of water daily. • Do not touch your pimple because your finger transfer bacteria to it and make it worse. If you touch it then clean your face with w...more
• Imbalance in hormone level causes excessive sebum production and causes acne. So do not take stress and do exercise daily such as running, jogging and long breathing exercises.
• Do YOGASANA daily. Especially do SINHASANA & SARVANGASANA daily.
• Use oil free face wash and drink 7 -8 glass of water daily. • Do not touch your pimple because your finger transfer bacteria to it and make it worse. If you touch it then clean your face with w...more
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Patna
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