I'm African American and I have what I believe is a huge blackhead on my check. How do I get rid of it?

Question

It kinda looks like a mole, but looks like it has a head to it although it is quite hard to tell. I have no other moles on my face and while my face does break out, it's mostly pimples or whiteheads. For the past week, the blackhead/mole/scab looking mark has not gone down or disappeared from my check. Is this a blackhead or something else??? How do I tell what it is? How do I get rid of it?

Answer 1

Buy a face scrub that's specifically for blackheads (sold in any drugstore). You can also try a mud mask, they work really well.
http://www.amazon.com/Borghese-Fango-Active-Face-Body/dp/B000141536

If these things don't work, it's probably a mole and you could have your Dermatologist remove it - which is easy, I've had moles removed and it's no big deal.

Answer 2

If you have some sort of toner, that works best. I use Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Controlling Astringent. Usually when i notice my face starting to break out i use this and it clears up/lightens up by the next morning. Im sure this is bad for your skin, but simply pushing down beside it and squeezing a little will let you know if it is a blackhead, or a mole. If it is a blackhead, it should start to push up a little bit, or pop out if its been there a little while! Hope this helps!

Answer 3

See a dermatologist, do NOT play around with it, (I know it is tempting). You can make it worse, get an infection and leave a scar.

Answer 4

A "huge blackhead on your check?"
Call your bank and tell them to order you some new checks. That's disgusting.

Answer 5

Go to a dermatologist. It could be something serious like skin cancer.

Answer 6

Don't touch it. It'd be best to leave it alone.
But PLEASE see your doctor, they can easily remove it or prescribe a cream to treat it. Don't ruin or scar your skin by having a go at it yourself.

Good luck.