Part 2: https://allaccess.drpimplepopper.com/videos/whitehead-extractions-in-an-acne-patient-part-2
A whitehead or a closed comedo (single for comedone), unlike a blackhead, is a completely blocked pore. Similar to a blackhead, keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pores. Whiteheads can be extracted using a comedone extractor as you see in most of my videos, but often, a superficial nick in the skin must first be made in the skin to allow easy extraction.
An open comedo (single form of comedone, also known as a blackhead) is a clogged pore in the skin that is open to the air. Keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pore. They are often found on the face, but can be found anywhere on the body. Blackheads are actually not clogged...
An open comedo (single form of comedone, also known as a blackhead) is a clogged pore in the skin that is open to the air. Keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pore. They are often found on the face, but can be found anywhere on the body. Blackheads are actually not clogged...
An open comedo (single form of comedone, also known as a blackhead) is a clogged pore in the skin that is open to the air. Keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pore. They are often found on the face, but can be found anywhere on the body. Blackheads are actually not clogged...
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