A doctor explains the best ways to treat and get rid of blackheads. From what is a blackhead to why we get them, plus how to stop spots for good.

How blackheads form To understand what treatments are effective, it helps to know how and where blackheads — technically a type of acne — form.

We spoke to board-certified dermatologists about the best blackhead-fighting ingredients, how to safely and effectively remove blackheads at home and which over-the-counter products they suggest.

A new vaccination could finally prove to be a long-acting cure to acne, stopping bacteria reproduction at its root. Trials proved a messenger RNA variant to be the most effective version of the ...

Comedones are a common type of acne. The two main types are open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (whiteheads).

Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment is available in products like face washes and gels. Face washes can be used 1 to 3 times a day, according to research published in StatPearls in 2024.

Your Ultimate Acne Guide: Treat Pimples, Blackheads, Bad Breakouts, and More These picks from Kora Organics, Bubble Skincare, Moira Cosmetics, and more will treat acne breakouts and help prevent ...

For those suffering from acne and blackheads, investing in one of the best ultrasonic skin scrubbers is an effective and safe way to clear, treat and prevent impurities from hindering your ...

This season, with skin more prone to oil, clogged pores, and comedonal acne, double cleansing can help unclog your skin and remove excess sebum.

“They claim to remove blackheads but in fact they don’t,” Lal debunks. Below, Dr. Lal and Dr. Bhanusali explains the science behind pore strips– shedding light on what they really do.