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Blackheads are a very common condition, which easily leads to other skin problems such as acne, pustules... and there is an opinion that untreated blackheads will become moles on the skin. So do blackheads turn into moles and what should be done to treat them?
1. What is the cause of blackheads?
Before answering the question of whether blackheads become moles, we should learn about the factors and causes that lead to the appearance of blackheads. Then, instead of struggling to find the answer to blackheads for a long time, apply measures to limit these factors right from the start.
When the sebaceous glands are overactive, unchecked, they secrete an excess of oil on the skin. If the skin cleaning process (especially the facial skin) is not clean, combined with dirt, sebum, and excess makeup products will cause the pores to clog and form acne.
The acne core when exposed to air will oxidize, turn black, so it is called a blackhead. In addition, the following common causes are factors that increase the risk of blackheads on the skin:
Improper facial hygiene, poor hygiene or excessive cleaning that causes skin damage; Abuse of inappropriate cosmetic products makes pores always in a state of blockage; Hormonal disorders increase the activity of the sebaceous glands. This condition is common in puberty, pregnant or lactating women, menstruating women... Unscientific nutrition and living habits, including fast food, food greasy food, hot spicy food... or often staying up late, stress, prolonged stress...
2. Blackheads turn into moles?
Do blackheads turn into moles, the answer is definitely no. Compared with the definition of blackheads mentioned above, moles are completely different, these are dark brown or black dots on the skin, moles are essentially a mass of living tissue, cannot be squeezed but must be used. modern cosmetic treatments for removal.
From the nature of blackheads and moles, we can confirm that a blackhead that stays for a long time will never become a mole, so we can rest assured about this problem.
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However, the suspicion that blackheads have moles is not without foundation. The reason is because blackheads (if not converted into other types of acne) often accumulate for a long time in the pores, when the pores are filled, the blackheads will turn into light black spots that are difficult to treat. treatment, especially on the nose or under the chin. These black moles look quite similar to moles but are lighter in color, causing many people to misunderstand them as real moles.
3. Measures to prevent blackheads from appearing on the skin
Owning smooth, beautiful, flawless skin of many women will face a big obstacle when blackheads appear a lot on the facial skin, so the most important thing is to prevent it from happening by measures. The following are useful:
The first and most important measure is to clean the face thoroughly with a daily cleanser and makeup remover solution; Exfoliate dead skin cells with a frequency of about 2-3 times per week to help clean facial skin, open pores, and not clog; Absolutely do not squeeze blackheads; To ensure that your face is always clean, you should wash your sheets, pillowcases or masks regularly. In particular, minimize the use of hands to touch the face, because the hand is the part that comes into contact with a lot of things around, this is also the place that contains the largest amount of bacteria on the human body; Limit the use of unhealthy foods such as fast food, greasy foods, fried foods or stimulants such as alcohol; Add plenty of water and eat lots of green vegetables and fresh fruits; Change lifestyle, daily activities, give up the habit of staying up late regularly, limit stress, prolonged stress. Instead, have a healthy lifestyle such as getting up early to exercise, listening to relaxing music when stressed... If you have a hormonal disorder, you may need to take hormonal balance pills as directed by your doctor. ; Wear a mask regularly to avoid exposure to dust outside the environment. Blackheads can't turn into moles as rumored. However, a build-up of blackheads can seriously affect skin health. So you can apply the above ways to prevent blackheads, ensure clean, smooth, white skin.
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