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How To Remove Ingrowth (black Head) In Hair Follicle On Legs?

How can i get rid of blackheads which appear in hair follicle on legs? How do you get rid of blackheads which appear in the hair follicle on the legs. When I pull them out I can clearly see the blackhead with hair extending from it leaving a tiny hole in my leg
posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Blackheads form as a result of keratin accumulation.
You may use a product like benzoyl peroxide gel, twice daily. It is keratolytic and is also commonly used for acne.
Alternatively you may use glycolic acid based cream, twice daily. Glycolic acid is an exfoliant and therefore would be beneficial in this condition
Oral Vitamin A is also an option if they involve extensive areas. Vitamin A in megadoses (25000 IU to 50000 IU daily) normalizes epidermal keratinization and therefore helps in this condition.
I will suggest you to visit a dermatologist. You dermatologist will asses and appropriately recommend the form of therapy best suited for you.

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How To Remove Ingrowth (black Head) In Hair Follicle On Legs?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Blackheads form as a result of keratin accumulation. You may use a product like benzoyl peroxide gel, twice daily. It is keratolytic and is also commonly used for acne. Alternatively you may use glycolic acid based cream, twice daily. Glycolic acid is an exfoliant and therefore would be beneficial in this condition Oral Vitamin A is also an option if they involve extensive areas. Vitamin A in megadoses (25000 IU to 50000 IU daily) normalizes epidermal keratinization and therefore helps in this condition. I will suggest you to visit a dermatologist. You dermatologist will asses and appropriately recommend the form of therapy best suited for you. Regards