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Colossal blackhead problem...

OK, here goes, posting anon as its a bit gross. I've always had a problem with blackheads on my nose and chin and I used to just squeeze them out as they appeared until I read somewhere that you shouldn't because your fingernails damage the skin.

Anyway, until now I was just leaving them and covering them with makeup when I went out, but I was in Boots and saw this blackhead removal tool, which is like a tiny spoon with a hole. The idea is that you push the skin around the blackhead down with the spoon and the blackhead comes up out of the hole in the middle.

It seems to have worked too well, I got rid of all my blackheads, but in the fleshy part of my nose next to my cheek a huge one came out - it was about 4mm long and as thick as a piece of spaghetti - surely that's not normal for blackheads? Anyway, I know they usually leave a hole in your skin that closes up afterwards, but it's been three days and I still have this hole where it used to be. Any ideas what to do - I hope I don't have to waste my GP's time dealing with a blackhead.

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Reply 1
sounds like a big blackhead. should heal eventually. probably more noticeable as it's bigger than others.
Probably a bit trivial for a GP, but you could probably ask a pharmacist? I'm sure there's stuff to help things like this not get infected and heal and whatnot.
Reply 3
Be prepared that it may leave a permanant mark there... I have a slightly noticeable 'hole' on my cheek that I think is from where a blackhead used to be... to be honest though I think I'm the only one that can notice it.

Also, all this blackhead squeezing sounds quite satisfying.
Reply 4
Just make sure your face is clean/disinfected.
omg that blackhead sounds amazing, I bet that was a beauty to pop out, I'd be proud of it if I were you =p. If it's a big one the pore may stay open for longer, I don't think theres much you can do about it other than buying some pore tightening cleanser and toner. I like the sound of this blackhead spoon, may have to keep my eye out
Reply 6
I want this blackhead-removing device! Sounds good!
Reply 7
-x-Squiffy -x-
omg that blackhead sounds amazing, I bet that was a beauty to pop out, I'd be proud of it if I were you =p. If it's a big one the pore may stay open for longer, I don't think theres much you can do about it other than buying some pore tightening cleanser and toner. I like the sound of this blackhead spoon, may have to keep my eye out


Was more weirded out at the size of it, lol - I know a lot of people who have a blackhead fetish, a friend of mine used to keep those she popped out in a matchbox tray on top of her dresser. I saw them when I was round there - they looked like tiny shrivelled up minature boogers. But I never heard of one as big as mine before.
I want this tool too; it sounds rather fun.

I get blackheads on my nose as well, but they don't notice much as I'm a guy. Still, it is bloody satisfying to pop them out.
Reply 9
eww That sounds pretty rank !!! You should post it on facebook. Or on the Internet.
Reply 10
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Was more weirded out at the size of it, lol - I know a lot of people who have a blackhead fetish, a friend of mine used to keep those she popped out in a matchbox tray on top of her dresser. I saw them when I was round there - they looked like tiny shrivelled up minature boogers. But I never heard of one as big as mine before.


This is the single most horrifying thing I've read on the internet. And I've read Black Books 'slash' fiction.

(Inadvertently, mind.)
Reply 11
This thread is making me feel ill. Though I do partake in the worldwide love of blackhead-removal...
Are they little removal tools any good? I get small ones on my nose and always look like an alcoholic after squeezing them out! :p:
Reply 13
I think they sell that blackhead removing device in body shop as well.
Reply 14
A bit off topic:

How can I make my boyfriend more willing to let me pop-out his blackheads? He has quite a bit and I love it, but he doesn't lol :frown: If they stick out I just catch them with my tweezers and pull, so it doesn't hurt him for sure, but he still hates it!
Reply 15
What is this blackhead thing?? What make is it and what does it look like, it sounds useful.
Yeah, just get me as a boyfriend instead :p: - I love that sort of thing, so long as you don't turn my nose red with nail marks. :hmmm:

Some guys just don't like that sort of thing though - you may have to accept the fact that they don't want you squidging their face, no matter how close you are.
-x-Squiffy -x-
omg that blackhead sounds amazing, I bet that was a beauty to pop out,



lmao haha how jealous are you!!:P
Reply 18
A drop of tea tree oil applied to the site would help reduce inflammation and prevent infection.

I've always had more on my back than on my face, so having someone to get them for me is quite useful :smile:.
Wow, I don't actually get them... or perhaps I do but don't notice them. :smile:

That's not to say I don't get spots though. They're bastards but they're fun to pop, if that counts?