Tips on Removing Blackheads

By John Ward

Removing Blackheads can be Accomplished Using a Blackhead Gun or Similar Homemade Contrivance

Blackheads are unsightly indented lesions on the face caused by bacteria and white blood cells trapped in a pore or follicle below the facial surface. Blackheads will almost always clear up on their own, but for those who need to remove them as quickly as possible, there a number of ways to assist in getting rid of these blemishes. How to remove blackheads? Most techniques, both commercial as well as home remedies, involve removing the pus from the pore or follicle.

One innovative way of removing blackheads is to use the inner cylinder of an ink pen. This tube is just the right size for surrounding most blackheads. Place the tube over the blackhead and apply a gentle twisting pressure to remove the contents of the blackhead. While this remedy is effective, it is not very sanitary and involves the mess that may accompany dismantling an ink pen.

The best way to mechanically remove blackheads is to purchase a commercial blackhead gun. Its method of operation is identical to the ink pen methods, but the materials of the gun are gentler on the skin, and the dimensions of the device are designed for the treatment of blackheads, not for the holding of ink.

If you use one of these mechanical black head removal methods, be sure to quickly clean the skin surrounding the erstwhile blackhead thoroughly with soap and water, and then apply cold pressure to close up the hole that once contained the blackhead.

In addition to mechanical blackhead removal methods, it is also possible to buy over the counter medications and washes that will help reduce the occurrence of blackheads by removing excess oil, dirt, and bacterial agents. It can be helpful to apply steam to the face for a few minutes before using these over the counter treatments. This will open up the pores and enable the medication or cleansing agent to penetrate deep into the skin.

Disclaimer: All content within this articles is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Always consult your own doctor if you're in any way concerned about your health.