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Can you squeeze blackheads out?

I am a 22 year old female and I have blackheads. Can you squeeze blackheads out?

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It is best not to squeeze black heads or pimples because you are breaking the powerful skin barrier to allow bacteria or virus infections.
Yes, purchase an instrument called a "comedone extractor" at your pharmacy - the tool allows for easy extraction of blackheads.