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Sebaceous filaments are structures that allow sebum to flow to the surface of the skin. Tiny glands beneath the skin create sebum, which is an oily substance that helps lubricate the skin. When the ...

When we have breakouts, many of us don't actually care what that breakout is called. We want it gone! However, knowing what is causing our breakout, and what it is, is actually the first step in ...

Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...

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As a beauty editor, there's one question I get asked again and again – and it's how to shrink pores and get rid of blackheads. And while the conversation around pore-size is quite nuanced (they're ...

In this video, Dr. Dustin, a board certified dermatologist, explains the difference between sebaceous filaments and blackheads. He discusses their formation, how to distinguish them, and suggests ...