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Is it normal for your face to be COVERED in blackheads?
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My face is COVERED in blackheads. I've had them since puberty. I was covered in spots when I was younger. I barely get spots anymore but I'm still COVERED in blackheads. My entire nose, my cheeks, and my forehead. Pinching them doesn't get the whole thing out. And I wash my face with a moisturising cream and hot water every morning. Nothing is doing the trick. I've had them for years and it's ruining my self-confidence.
Is it normal to be a 20 year old guy and have these skin issues? And is there something I'm doing wrong? I want them gone!
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joybird
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
You need to steam your face over a basin of boiling water with a towel over your head, to open those pores. Keep wiping with a clean cloth or cotton wool until it seems clearer. No chemicals needed.
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Mmmpfh
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
@: joybird
That sounds too good to be true. O.o
My blackheads are very deep, but maybe this'll work over time. I'll give it a try!
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crazyladii
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
Get a facial
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Neapolitana
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
If it is very bothersome to you, you should see a dermatologist:) There are plenty of acne meds out there (you'll prob fight an uphill battle until you find the one that works for you). But in the mean time, try not to stress about it too much. Practically everyone has dealt with acne and no one thinks it's as big of a deal as you do:)
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Mmmpfh
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
@: Neapolitana
I'd perfer to stay away from medication if I can. It always seems to affect people in subtle ways and I'd be more comfortable with a more natural treatment. Plus, money constraints, haha!
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Captain_Kegstand
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
@: Mmmpfh
I saw a dermatologist and he gave me a prescription cream to use on my face that worked WONDERS! I can't remember what it was called though, been years. I just remember he looked like Santa Claus with very rosy cheeks.
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Avant-Garde
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
Digestive issues can cause problems with acne. Take digestive enzymes after every meal and see if it helps. If not, you probably should see a doctor.
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Mmmpfh
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
@: Avant-Garde
Hmm, I do have digestive issues, and not the best diet in the world. Diet-wise I'm improving but a little digestive boost might help. Thanks!
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jonncommen
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
I would highly recommend you use Tea Tree Oil. It's very good for skin. It helps with dandruff, lice, blackheads and just about anything that has to do with skin. It smells horrible but if you can get past that than this might help. You can get it at your local Walmart for $5 a bottle.
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Mmmpfh
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
@: jonncommen
Haha, my Mom buys that stuff. I guess I should ask her about it
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CheyChey
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
I feel your pain. i'm a girl 20. i never used to have problems with my skin but hit 20 and bam! pimples left, right & centre. but try not to fret about coz you know what there is no cure for pimples maybe reduce them yeah. there's this cream called "snail gel/jel" you can google it people i've know raved about it never tried it myself (broke) haha but yeah
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splashy
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
go in a sauna or steam room then swim in cold water
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clementine92
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
Use hot water on a damp cloth too open the pores, then use pore strips, then use clearasil pore cleanse or any other strong pore cleaner. Then do this maybe once every 3 days & see how yoo get on (:

My sister would love yoo. (she has a thing for popping blackheads :| )

Good luck ! (: x
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Mmmpfh
1 year, 1 month ago | pl
@: clementine92
Oh god, so did my ex. It hurt so much. ._.
Haha, thanks anyway I may try just that!
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PRETTYPINKPONY
1 year ago | pl
o_o i love popping blackheads. come here.
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Mmmpfh
1 year ago | pl
@: PRETTYPINKPONY
._. No more. It hurts!
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Pyro-NJ
7 months, 3 weeks ago | pl
Go to a dermatologist. He got rid of the few in my nose. I now have practically none.
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