Removing blackheads can be done in several ways. You can use medications or certain skin care procedures to get rid of them. Thus, you can get a clean and blackhead-free face.
Blackheads are one of the most common skin problems. In addition to causing discomfort, the appearance of blackheads also often interferes with appearance.
Not a few people are 'anxious' by its appearance, so they choose to squeeze blackheads by hand. However, this method is actually not recommended because it can make blackheads worse.
Blackheads are actually classified as mild acne that usually appears on the face area. However, blackheads can sometimes also appear on the neck, chest, or back area.
Blackheads are formed due to a buildup of dead skin cells and oil that clog pores. There are blackheads that are white because they are covered in skin, but some are black due to exposure to air.
The Trigger Factors for the Appearance of Blackheads
There are several factors that make a person more prone to blackheads, including:
- Oily skin type
- Consumption of drugs containing corticosteroids, lithium, or androgens
- Smoking habit
- Use cosmetics that can clog pores
- genetic factors
- Hormonal changes, such as puberty, menstruation, or from taking birth control pills
- Skin irritation from being too rough when washing your face or side effects of certain treatments
- Consumption of foods containing milk, sugar, or high fat
VariousHow to get rid of blackheads
Even though they don't hurt or have typical symptoms, blackheads still interfere with appearance. There are several ways you can do to get rid of blackheads, including:
1. Blackhead remover products
Currently, various products to remove blackheads are easy to find and many are circulating in the market, both in the form of gels, creams, to plasters that are directly attached to the skin.
However, before you want to use a particular blackhead removal product, make sure the product has been registered with BPOM and use it according to the instructions for use.
2. Medicines from the doctor
If blackheads are stubborn and don't go away after using a blackhead remover product, you can have them checked by a doctor. The doctor will give you medicine that contains antibiotics or other types of drugs, such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid.
3. Blackhead extractor
This method for removing blackheads is carried out by a dermatologist or aesthetic doctor using a tool called a comedone extractor. This tool is used to press the area around the pores to remove blackheads.
Although safe to do, but there are risks that can occur from this method, such as tissue damage and the appearance of scar tissue.
4. Peeling
The technique of exfoliating the skin with the method peeling aims to remove dead skin cells, brighten the skin, and overcome various skin problems, including acne and blackheads.
Peeling is done using mild chemical substances or solutions, such as salicylic acid, tretinoin, and glycolic acid.
5. Microdermabrasion technique
Microdermabrasion is done to treat a number of problems on facial skin located in the outermost layer of skin or epidermis, including blackheads. The doctor will use a special tool to spray a crystal-like material to remove blackheads and stimulate the growth of new skin cells.
6. Laser and light therapy (light and laser therapy)
This therapy uses a device that emits light and a laser beam that is directed directly at the base of the skin.
Exposure to these rays is able to get rid of blackheads and acne without damaging the top of the skin, while effectively reducing excess oil production and killing bacteria.
Prevent Blackheads with Good Skin Care
To get rid of blackheads and prevent them from forming again, there are several things you can do:
- Wash your face with a gentle facial soap at least 2 times a day to keep your skin clean.
- Choose skin and facial care products that are labeled non-comedogenic.
- Avoid the habit of touching your face and squeezing your own blackheads with dirty hands.
- Use sunscreen when you are out in the sun.
- Eat nutritious food and don't eat too much oily food.
- Live a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and not smoking.
Removing blackheads may take some patience. Doing treatments or using products independently sometimes doesn't give instant results, so you have to do it regularly.
If the various ways to get rid of blackheads above don't work or if you experience certain symptoms after using drugs or undergoing certain skin care procedures, immediately consult a doctor so that the right treatment can be done.
