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Buh-bye, blackheads!


I have blackheads all over my nose that won’t go away. Do pore strips work? What else can I do?

Blackheads aren’t trapped dirt as most people think—they’re pores clogged with dead skin. When the dead skin is exposed to air, the spot turns black. “Pore strips can combat blackheads,” says Dr. Mary Gail Mercerio. “Just be careful if your skin is sensitive. But the real secret to removing blackheads is prevention.” Use a keratolytic product to prevent blocked pores. If nothing seems to help, see a dermatologist. A variety of prescription drugs can clear up blackheads.

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by GL | 2/1/2016
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