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Does squeezing blackheads make pores bigger?

I am a 23 year old female. I want to know if squeezing blackheads makes pores bigger?

3 Answers

Probably and can result in scarring
No, but it can leave scars if not done right.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
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No. Best way to remove blackheads: purchase a "comedone extractor," which is an instrument designed for this purpose. If not available at your local drugstore, buy from amazon.
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Steve Schleicher