Blackheads are also known as open comedones.

The blackheads are appears like as small dark black dots. This is caused by the increase in the oil secretion. The blackheads are developed due to the mixture of dead skin cells, oil and bacteria when exposed to oxygen. Blackheads are the primary stage of the acne. The blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. Blackheads are common problem in oil skin person. The blackhead is the underlying skin problem. This is mainly appear on the neck region.

Causes of Blackheads

  • Excess oil glands
  • If cleaning of skin is not proper
  • Excessive use of moisturizes
  • Hardened sebaceous secretion
  • Dirt
  • Excessive use of make up accessories

Symptoms of Blackheads

  • Coarse and moldy skin
  • Inflammation
  • Makeup doesn't’t stay
  • Black pores

Treatments for Blackheads

  • Wash your skin with hot water.
  • To use a flat blackhead remover.
  • Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.
  • To drink a lot of water and eating a healthy diet is important to remove the blackheads.
  • Surgery is also an option in treatment of blackhead removal.
  • The blackhead removal is purchasing nose strips that dry on your face and are then quickly removed to unclog the pore.
  • Hormonal treatments may be an effective treatment for the blackheads.