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Blackhead Extractor

Why Use Blackhead Extractor?
Blackhead extractors are used for pus drainage from the blackheads. Blackheads are infected lesions filled with pus. It is a common skin disorder and around 95% of people suffer from blackheads.



Whiteheads are non-infected lesions usually filled with sebum only, on the other hands, blackheads are filled with sebum, germs and white blood cells. Blackheads often rupture after maturation and pus pops out the skin, in some cases, pus still stays inside even after using topical and oral acne remedies. At this juncture, people squeeze or pop the blackheads for pus drainage. But draining the pus in this way further aggravates the infection and it spreads up to deep skin layers. That's why dermatologists advise not to pop sebum in this way. The best way to drain the pus from blackheads is to use blackhead extractors. Dermatologists frequently use these tools. You should also purchase your own if you want. It is not expensive, once you purchase it, it will work forever.

There are various types and shapes of blackhead extractors, specific for areas of the blackheads and their size and shape.

Blackhead Extractor with Lancet:

It is the most common type of blackhead extractors used by dermatologists and household consumers. It has two ends one with lancet (small sharp knife) to cut the skin and the other to excrete pus and other dirty materials. Both ends are screwed in tiny stainless steel bar. It coated with titanium and gold plated finish.

Double Spoon Blackhead Extractor:

This extractor is usually used for small blackheads and is best for beginners. It has two ends one with spoon and another with lancet. The spoon has numerous holes used for excretion of pus while lancet is used for cutting the skin. For larger blackheads, first use the lancet and excrete the pus with spoons.

Fine Loop Blackhead Extractor:

It has two ends similar to loops and can be used for blackheads and whiteheads. It is used for very precise excretion, beginners needs some practice before using it. Most of the consumers visit dermatologists each time when they need drainage, why don't purchase you own and do it whenever and wherever you want.

Eight in One Blackhead Extractor Kit:

Adhering to the above mentioned tips would help you get rid of your blackheads and also save you from any future skin disorders.

Although household consumers can use the tools but it requires diagnosis of the pimple before drainage. Do not use any tool until there appears a head on pimple. It had better to use the tools first time under the supervision of an expert.