Hence the term blackhead. Is it okay to squeeze blackheads? As tempting as it may be, dermatologists universally advise against squeezing blackheads.

To extract blackheads, you need to properly squeeze the skin with your fingers or use a tool to remove material that's clogging a pore.

The last blackhead she extracts is also the biggest. It pops right out on command, but then it starts to roll away off her patient. Yiiikes! That's a wrap on this Friday blackhead search.

Dr. Pimple Popper doesn't show any of the prep, though likely little prep was needed for these blackheads. She starts by choosing one and squeezing it with her fingers.

Blackheads are caused by blocked pores filled with oil and dead skin. Using a warm towel at home can gently open pores and ...