What Causes Blackish Discharge From A Blackhead?

Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2014

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Sat, 9 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I removed a blackhead and now there is black cuming out .

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is oxidised sebum

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir,

The blackish material coming out is Oxidized sebum. Black heads usually occurring due to partial blockage of skin pores. There is accumulation of lipid rich material known as sebum. As the blockage is partial, air enters it and leading to oxidisation of sebum giving it blackish colour. There might be slight persistent discharge from it.
Local application of Clindamycin Ointment will be helpful.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar