Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments
Many acne medications are available at drug and grocery stores and online without a prescription.
Prescription medications
If OTC treatment doesn’t improve your acne, your doctor may suggest that you use stronger prescription medications.
Manual removal
Dermatologists or specially trained skin care professionals use a special instrument called a round loop extractor to remove the plug causing the blackhead.
Microdermabrasion
During microdermabrasion, a doctor or skin care professional uses a special instrument that contains a rough surface to sand the top layers of your skin.
Chemical peels
Chemical peels also remove clogs and get rid of the dead skins cells that contribute to blackheads.
Laser and light therapy
Laser and light therapies use tiny beams of intense light to decrease oil production or kill bacteria.