Treatment of Blackheads and Whiteheads
Treatment of whiteheads and blackheads takes time. Most treatments take several weeks
to months before a noticeable change is seen.
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also decrease the chemical reaction
that changes the lining of the hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes
comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of comedones or to help
prevent formation of others.
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment for whiteheads and
blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover
and reducing the "stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It helps expel the plugged material
returning the pore to normal. Tretinoin can be irritating, so specific instructions on how to
use it can be found here.
Prescription topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics might be used if some of the
blackheads and whiteheads are infected, but antibiotics do not help with comedones that
are not infected.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has many side effects. It is very
effective for comedones when used properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne
of either type.
Extraction may be used by a skin care provider on open comedones. This process is
performed using a device called a comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular
instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin,
causing the plug to extrude.
No Need to Suffer
Whiteheads and blackheads are types of acne that affect many people. There are good
treatment options available, so there is no need to suffer with this condition in silence
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Extract in most times without any trauma to the pore or surrounding skin. With just the
action of inserting the f12 into the pore (not the skin) you will be able to corkscrew the
plug out in one piece without any current to the probe. Of course you may also need a
comedome extractor as well but be careful not to pull the extractor over the pore just toe it
down in all directions for less trauma. If the pore is sizable and thick then barely touching
the top of the blackhead will soften the sebum and make extraction much easier.
Video of blackhead extraction with any current…
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