How to get rid of blackheads on nose?!
Question:
How to get rid of blackheads on nose?
Okay ive had them for ages now and now that i'm 14 obviously i'm starting to notice the girls more and there starting to notice me ... but i have these horrible blackheads on my nose which I can't get rid of! I use the nose strips but they don't really help. And i'm only 14 so i won't be getting any facials! What else can I do that ACTUALLY gets rid of blackheads on the nose? There not on the surface they are in my skin :(
Answers:
It may be time to see a dermatologist. It can be embarrassing for many people to see a doctor for "cosmetic" reasons, but you do have to weigh that against the fact that not only is our appearance important to our self-image, but many "cosmetic" procedures or fixes are, in fact, quite easy or minor. He may, in fact, recommend chemical peels over just the affected area if it looks serious enough, and this is a pretty common and risk free procedure.
On the other hand, he can also tell you if it is something OTHER than common blackheads, especially if the nasal peel strips don't seem to make a difference. You would hate to have those "blackheads" for years and then find out later they weren't blackheads and they needed some other kind of treatment.
As always, discuss these and any questions with your doctor.
Addendum: I strongly disagree with the previous poster. NEVER, EVER, EVER squeeze your skin around the bridge of your nose or the middle of your forehead!!!! There are veins there that go directly into the brain, and there have been reports of encephalitis (brain infections) caused by this!