What Is A Deep Blackhead And How Is It Different From A Regular Blackhead?
Deep blackheads on the face
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A deep blackhead is a type of acne that is characterized by its blackish appearance. It is essentially a deeply embedded, hard plug made of skin debris and sebum that blocks the pores on your skin. A deep blackhead is typically hard to remove as it is a result of waste accumulated over a long period of time; deep blackheads can remain on the skin for years if left untreated.
A regular blackhead, in contrast, has not yet hardened and may be more easily removable. In other words, a regular blackhead is a predecessor of a deep blackhead.
Blackheads, both deep and regular, may form anywhere that you have pores. However, these most commonly appear on the facial T-zone — the forehead, nose, and chin as these areas are highly concentrated with sebaceous glands. Occasionally, you can find blackheads on the neck, chest, back, shoulder, and conchal bowl (the rounded bowl-shaped part) of the ears.
Now that we know what deep blackheads are and where they can be spotted, let’s see how they are formed.
Key Takeaways
Characterized by a blackish appearance, a deep blackhead is a type of acne.
To avoid it, incorporate salicylic acid into your skincare routine, or use retinoids.
See a doctor if you experience fever, swollen blackheads, or sore blackheads.
What Causes Deep Blackheads And How Do They Form?
Excessive oiliness on the face is a cause of deep blackheads
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As with other kinds of acne, excess production of sebum is primarily responsible for the formation of blackheads (1). It may occur due to various factors, such as poor skincare routine, hormonal changes, and an increase in fat or carbohydrate consumption (2). When the excess oil, along with dead skin cells, accumulates within the pores, it gets clogged up with a plug. In the case of a blackhead, the clogged pore opens up on the surface of the skin. When the built-up content comes in contact with the air, it is oxidized and turns black (3).
Deep blackheads are very stubborn, and you may have a tough time getting them out with your regular exfoliation process. Prodding and pricking are not advised as that is rarely effective and can cause more damage to your skin.Read on to understand why it’s best not to pop deep blackheads.
Popping Deep Blackheads: Is It Safe?
Avoid popping deep blackheads and get a healthcare professional to extract them. If you try to pop or extract them at home, it may:
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