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Blackheads are a symptom of acne also known as ‘open’ comedones:- a skin condition in which the pores of the skin become blocked. The pores of the skin are known physiologically as pilosebaceous units – the hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous glands, which secrete the oily substance sebum.
Blackheads are normally caused by the overproduction of oil.
Sebum has a protective role in the skin, helping to keep it supple and hydrated. When sebum is overproduced, however, it can form plugs in the pores by clumping with epidermal cells that shed from the skin.
The plugs are known as comedones, with black-headed comedones known as open comedones; white-headed comedones (so-called whiteheads) are known as closed comedones. Blackheads are open to the air; the plug turns black because the sebum becomes oxidized, whereas whiteheads are not open to the air.
Following are types of Comedones – acne lesion:
Causes of blackheads
There are many reasons why blackheads occur;
TREATMENT FOR BLACKHEADS
At our centre we use several techniques to treat blackheads. Upon your consultation, our doctor will advise you of the best option for your individual case.
SKIN PEELS
We offer a number of peels that are designed especially for spot-prone skin. Our doctor will be able to recommend the most appropriate peel depending on your skin type and condition. Our peels clear blackheads and other spots by sloughing away dead skin cells lead to fresh, healthy skin to be revealed.
MICRODERMABRASION
Microdermabrasion produces a superficial depth of skin removal to help promote new skin cells and a healthy top layer of skin. The exfoliation process is carried out using a buffing and vacuum mechanism to remove stubborn blackheads and clear pores.