Dermatologists clear these areas carefully, one pore at a time. Each blackhead is gently pressed out with a small tool, and each cyst is opened and emptied.
It can take a while to clear an entire area, but the result is often dramatic: smoother skin, less redness and fewer new spots afterwards.
At home, showering soon after exercise, wearing loose cotton clothes and using a gentle exfoliating wash can help keep the pores clearer.
Products with salicylic acid can also help, because they work inside the pore to loosen the oil before it hardens into a plug.
Clear the small things and the big picture becomes brighter. The videos below show back blackheads and cysts being cleared by professionals.
