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Many of them are annoying, sure, like achin zitthat refuses to budge.
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For the most part, though, these irregularities are harmless.
With that said, there are some exceptionsand its important to recognize which sneaky outliers deserve closer attention.
Whiteheads, on the other hand, areclosedcomedonesmeaning that air cant come in contact with all that buildup.
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They can dissolve the dead skin cells and excess oil that are congesting your pores, Dr. Boakye says.
Acne
To get technical, there are different types ofacne, Dr. Boakye explains.
First, youve got your comedones (whiteheads and blackheads), which we just covered.
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Instead, try using a gentle cleanser with benzoyl peroxide (an antibacterial ingredient that killsC.
Basically, theyll use a sterile needle or scalpel to create a tiny opening and extract the buildup.
(In the case of fungal acne, they wont.
Moles
Molesare perfectly normal and, most of the time, harmless.
Moles can be flat or raised and, if benign, are typically round, Dr. Schlessinger says.
If youre dead set on getting rid of a mole, youll need to see a dermatologist.
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Skin tags
Were talking about those fleshy little projections that are attached to your skin via a stalk.
They can vary in shape, ranging from finger-like to more circular in appearance.
That said, youre also not stuck with them.
(These could be signs ofanaphylaxis,a life-threatening allergic reaction.)
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Ingrown hairs
Most of us have experienced an ingrown hair or two at some point in our lives.
But what exactly causes that swollen little bubble aftertweezing,shaving, orbikini waxing?
When hair regrows, it emerges up and above the skin.
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In fact, tweezing, as well as waxing or shaving an ingrown can potentiallylead to infection.
After all, yourskin healthand especially your precious little faceis definitely worth the extra caution.
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