That stubborn blackhead may actually be a sebaceous filament. Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically reviewed by Hadley King, ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she helps a patient with tons of blackheads. She explains the clogged pores are actually "sebaceous filaments" and serve an important function in the lining ...

Sebaceous filaments are harmless features that help keep your skin moist. They may sometimes form blackheads, but on their own, they’re naturally occurring and should be left alone. Share on Pinterest ...

Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...

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Sebaceous filaments are structures that allow sebum to flow to the surface of the skin. Tiny glands beneath the skin create sebum, which is an oily substance that helps lubricate the skin. When the ...

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Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, is here to lift everyone's spirits on this potentially moody Monday. She heard you requesting blackheads and more of them, and the doc delivered ...