Comedones

When you speak of acne, it constitutes not only pimples, but also pustules and comedones. The whiteheads and blackheads associated with acne are the two types of comedones where the open ones are blackheads because of melanin and the closed ones are whiteheads because of blocked follicles.

These comedones are small bumps that are skin colored, and occur mostly on the forehead and chin. A comedone is made mainly of dead skin material and a plug of sebaceous. When a person suffers from comedones, it is quite natural to wish for comedone removal to reduce acne scarring from lesions.

The steps associated with comedone removal involves the opening of the comedone, the removal of the matter in the comedone and then injecting some steroid in the area to restrict inflammation and destruction that takes place in the skin. There may be some bruising and changes in the skin pigmentation and complexion after the comedone removal.

Physicians have been removing comedones for a long time

Comedone removal is a safe procedure that physicians have been doing for many years. The main reason this is carried out is to reduce the damage acne comedones cause. Unlike pimples, scarring starts with the formation of the comedone. Its acids and bacteria causes sufficient damage to the skin surface. This is why comedone removal is resorted to to limit the amount of damage comedones do to the skin.

There are different types of comedone extractors used for comedone removal like the double spoon comedone extractor and the comedone extractor with lancet. The most common extractor used by professionals and consumers is the comedone extractor with lancet.

The double spoon comedone extractor does not damage skin during removal

This comedone extractor has two ends where one is used for making holes in blackheads and the other, to press out the material from within it. It is found with a titanium coating, gold plated finish and even mirror polish. It is available in large and small sizes where its extractor end has only a tiny pore.

The double spoon comedone extractor is best for those suffering from big blackheads and beginners as it does not damage or scar the skin. It has an expended spoon shaped end with 7 to 19 small holes, which is used for extracting large blackheads. Small blackheads have to be removed form the other smaller, spoon shaped end.

Professionals like the Fine Loop Extractor

Another comedone extractor used for comedone removal is the Fine Loop Extractor which is used for extracting both blackheads and whiteheads. It is because it has two fine loop ends that it is called Fine Loop. Professionals prefer this tool as it is simple, precise and long lasting.

However the best comedone extractor is the 8 in 1 comedone extractor kit which comes with 8 extractors meant to extract different types of comedones. The extractors have to be fixed to the bar, and used as required for comedone removal. Choose the comedone extractor you feel is the best for your comedone removal.