Dr. Pimple Popper has a playlist of videos of blackhead popping that some find relaxing. The act of watching or performing blackhead removal can be satisfying because it releases dopamine, a hormone that makes people feel good.
Blackhead removal treatments
- Cleansers: Use cleansers that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
- Exfoliants: Use AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate
- Masks: Use clay or charcoal masks
- Chemical peels: Consider getting a chemical peel
- Microdermabrasion: A rejuvenation treatment that exfoliates the skin and removes blackheads
- Laser therapy: A treatment that a dermatologist may recommend
- Pore strips: Apply a pore strip to a wet nose, let it dry, and then peel it off
- Blackhead extractor: A tool with metal loops that a dermatologist or medical aesthetician uses to remove blackheads
Other ways to treat blackheads Use topical retinoids, Use noncomedogenic products, and Take antibiotics.
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Generative AI is experimental.
