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

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 ...

Look closely at your nose or chin and you’ll probably notice tiny dots in your pores. Many people assume these are blackheads, but more often than not, they’re something else entirely: sebaceous ...

In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks like, especially up close. So if you’ve ever noticed a cluster of tiny, tan or brownish dots on ...

As a beauty editor, there's one question I get asked again and again – and it's how to shrink pores and get rid of blackheads. And while the conversation around pore-size is quite nuanced (they're ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." And while sebaceous filaments are totally normal, they can be annoying to look at, which is why I ...

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If you’ve ever spent too much time with your face pressed against a magnified mirror (guilty), you may have noticed tiny spots along your nose and chin that aren’t exactly blackheads but aren’t just ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. So, you think you've got a blackhead. You've tried everything to get rid of it—peel ...

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 ...