WHAT IS BLACKHEAD?

WHAT IS BLACKHEAD?

Blackheads, also referred to as open comedones, are yellowish or black bumps that usually form on our skin. Once a blackhead has been infected, it becomes inflamed and turns into a pimple. A blackhead forms on the skin as a result of too much oil in our pores.

This excess oil accumulates and once it is exposed to air and dirt, it clogs the pores and becomes a blackhead.

Aside from excess oil, the appearance of blackheads occurs as a result of poor hygienic habits. Oily skin that is not thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis becomes prone to blackheads.

BLACKHEADS ON THE FACE

A blackhead can usually be found along the T-Zone. The T-Zone is the area of the face that extends from the middle of the forehead down to the nose and chin. This part of our face is most prone to blackheads because this is the area most frequently exposed to dirt and irritants, most specifically those found on dirty hands. Our hands handle a lot of unclean items and we usually aren’t too conscious of how often we touch our face.

Excess oil is also usually produced along the T-Zone which is another reason why it is prone to blackheads.

BLACKHEADS ON THE NOSE

Within the T-Zone are, the nose is often the most problematic. You will usually find blackheads not only at the top of the area but on the sides of the nose as well. The sides of the nose are especially difficult to clean. The curvature of the nostrils is an ideal place to trap oil and dirt and if not given proper attention can become extremely clogged up.

Our noses are very sensitive and trying to take out blackheads by squeezing may cause an infection and leave ugly scarring. The use of a mild exfoliant may help curb the problem.

BLACKHEADS ON THE CHEST

Other parts of the body can also suffer from blackheads and one of these is the chest. Both men and women, teenagers and adults suffer from this condition although studies show that it afflicts women more than it does men. Chest blackhead is a result, not only of excess oil produced by sebaceous glands, but also of hormonal changes, medication or genetics. Trapped bodily sweat can also be a cause so it’s a good idea to wear clothing that lets your skin breathe.

BLACKHEADS ON THE BACK

Some people get blackheads on their backs and like acne that can be found on other parts of the body, this occurs as a result of overactive oil glands. Androgen hormones react with these glands so extra oil is produced. This in turn clogs our pores and hair follicles. Because back pores are clogged, dead skin cells cannot be expelled from the body. Add to that the dirt that our bodies are exposed to and you have the formation of a blackhead.

HOW TO GET RID OF BLACKHEADS?

Proper hygiene is usually a good preventive measure and the use of suitable body wash and benzoyl peroxide lotion can help to get rid of blackheads. Exposed Skin Care contains benzoyl peroxide and FDA Pre-Approved Ingredients, it’s best to get rid of blackheads.