Blackheads are blackheads (open pimples) that are caused by oxidized lipid plugs and are a type of acne. Children with blackheads can remove them through general treatment, topical medication, and needle clearing.
1. General treatment: Choose water or suitable cleansing products to remove excess oil, flakes and bacterial mixtures on the skin surface, but not over-washing, pay attention to oil control and moisturizing, and use mild moisturizing milk externally. Avoid squeezing and scratching the lesions with hands. Limit the intake of high glycemic index foods and milk that may trigger or aggravate acne, keep bowel movement smooth, and avoid staying up all night.
2. Topical medications: children need to be careful with medications, such as older than 12 years old, you can choose adapalene topical, has the effect of reducing facial sebum, the drug has a certain degree of irritation, and can be improved gradually after the establishment of tolerance. If you are less than 12 years old, you can choose topical azelaic acid, this product also need to gradually build up tolerance.
3. Needle clearing: also known as acne removal, can use sterilized acne needles, gently squeeze the blackheads, so that they are discharged, and after the treatment, use clean saline to clean the face.
The above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, if a child wants to remove blackheads, it is recommended that parents take their children to the regular hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.