The Beauty Beat

Distinguishing between sebaceous filaments vs. blackheads isn’t always an easy task. If you are among the countless individuals trying to figure this out for your skin, you’re in good company. While both of these skin conditions present as small dark spots in areas like the nose, back, and chin, they are, in fact, quite different from one another. One thing they have in common, however, is that picking or “popping” either sebaceous filaments or blackheads can cause scarring or lead to infection. It’s always best to leave any removal to professional aestheticians. Let's look at the distinctions between sebaceous filaments vs. blackheads and how to best prevent and treat them. Sebaceous Filaments Sebaceous filaments are caused by sebum-producing glands under...