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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD - Skin,VD & Leprosy

Dermatologist•Bareilly
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What are blackheads?
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.

Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis:

The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may l...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy,...read more

Dermatologist•Hyderabad
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What are blackheads?
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.

Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis -

The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Jaipur
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Whiteheads and blackheads are a type of mild acne. These occur when dead skin cells accumulate on your skin pores. They are also known as comedones . Blackheads appear like black spots on your face, and are often mistaken for dirt. Whiteheads are more stubborn than blackheads and they might be accompanied by tiny spots called papules or pustules. Since both blackheads and whiteheads are a milder type of acne, they should be promptly treated before the bacteria in the acne proliferate. The skin ...more
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & L...read more

Dermatologist•Kolkata
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A flawless skin is the first parameter of a beautiful appearance. No matter what is your colour, a glamorous skin with no spots and blackheads is a must for being beautiful. In fact, it is the dream of most women to get a beautiful skin. Your skin can look young forever, if you take care of it in a proper manner. Your skin can look young if the collagen that is produced by the cells in skin remains intact. It helps in keeping your skin wrinkle-free and holds it tight. But, as you get older, the ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Dermatology, Fellow of the American...read more

Dermatologist•Kolkata
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What are blackheads?
Blackheads are basically a form of acne that contains oxidised melanin; melanin is the pigment that is secreted by the skin cells, known as melanocytes. They get lodged within the pores of the skin and can give a nasty appearance. It looks like little black dots on the skin and gives an uneven appearance.

Why are they caused?
Clogged pores have an all around depicted pathogenesis -

The sebaceous organs overproduce sebum (and skin cell abundance may ...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Hyderabad
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Blackheads can cause a lot of social embarrassment and anxiety for many people as they look like ugly blemishes on your skin. Although blackheads are a skin problem, they could be manifestations of other internal problems as well. There are many topical remedies to tackle blackheads but a holistic approach such as the one provided by Ayurveda will be a more effective solution.
Why do we get blackheads?
If you have oily skin, this is a serious problem for you. The oil secreting glands on ...more
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & L...read more

Dermatologist•Mumbai
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A flawless skin is the first parameter of a beautiful appearance. No matter what is your colour, a glamorous skin with no spots and blackheads is a must for being beautiful. In fact, it is the dream of most women to get a beautiful skin. Your skin can look young forever, if you take care of it in a proper manner. Your skin can look young if the collagen that is produced by the cells in skin remains intact. It helps in keeping your skin wrinkle-free and holds it tight. But, as you get older, the ...more
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MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Pune
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An overproduction of oil, combined with dirt, bacteria, dead skin cells or residual make-up, usually lead up to clogged up pores, that appear black in colour, to show up on your skin. These are called blackheads. Though treating blackheads is not that difficult, it is always better to prevent them.

Here are some tips to prevent blackheads:

The basic thing you can do to keep blackheads away is to wash your face regularly. It is important to keep your face clean, to prevent oil a...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Panchkula
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Skin is the major as well as the largest sensory organ of the body. Due to various reasons, such as harsh conditions, exposure to excess sunlight, etc., the skin often suffers from various skin issues such as oily skin and the outbreak of acne or pimples. Worrying about how you can get rid of them? Well, the alternative medicine system of homeopathy can be of great help.

What is oily skin?
When excessive oil secretion occurs from the sebaceous glands of the skin, the skin tends to b...more
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Dermatologist•Visakhapatnam
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What makes you prone to Acne?

Acne is a disorder which is characterized by small red bumps on the skin or occluded pores in the skin such as blackheads. It can make people conscious of their appearance and result in low self-esteem and anxiety. It usually affects people who fall in the age group of 12-25, but sometimes older people also get affected.

There are various factors that makes the skin prone to acne. Acne occurs when overactive sebaceous glands (glands that produce o...more
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