Two dermatologists explain the difference between sebaceous filaments and blackheads and share the 8 best tips for getting rid of sebaceous filaments at home.

Sebaceous filaments look like blackheads, but they’re different. It’s not an easy distinction to make, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

In this video, Dr. Dustin, a board certified dermatologist, explains the difference between sebaceous filaments and blackheads. He discusses their formation, how to distinguish them, and suggests ...

Gently massage the oil into dry skin using circular motions, focusing on areas where you have noticed congestion or sebaceous filaments.

Other misdiagnoses include white dryness on the forehead, which is often thought to be simple dryness but is usually ...

Sebaceous filaments line your pores and help move sebum from the oil glands to your skin's surface. When your oil glands overproduce sebum, your sebaceous filaments become more noticeable.

You’re going to suck those babies out, which are probably not even blackheads, they’re probably sebaceous filaments. And then your skin is going to have a little divot left behind.” ...