Understanding and Treating Blackheads 2
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[{'start': '0.640', 'end': '6.400', 'text': 'blackheads are small bumps on the skin appearing\xa0\nas dark spots due to blockage they are a form of'}, {'start': '6.400', 'end': '12.080', 'text': 'acne with open bumps filled with excess oil\xa0\nand dead skin cells the dark appearance is'}, {'start': '12.080', 'end': '19.040', 'text': 'due to light reflection from clogged follicles\xa0\nnot dirt blackheads primarily affect teenagers'}, {'start': '19.040', 'end': '24.320', 'text': 'experiencing hormonal changes but can persist\xa0\ninto adulthood or appear for the first time during'}, {'start': '24.320', 'end': '30.560', 'text': 'adult life they are very common affecting almost\xa0\neveryone at some point prevalent among teenagers'}, {'start': '30.560', 'end': '38.560', 'text': 'and adults commonly appearing on the face neck\xa0\nback and chest blackheads are caused by sebum'}, {'start': '38.560', 'end': '43.520', 'text': 'secretion by sebaceous glands throughout\xa0\nthe body while usually not serious they'}, {'start': '43.520', 'end': '50.720', 'text': 'can affect mental and social well-being leading\xa0\nto anxiety and depression symptoms include dark'}, {'start': '50.720', 'end': '55.760', 'text': 'bumps open on the skin distinguishing\xa0\nthem from lighter painful white heads'}, {'start': '55.760', 'end': '61.920', 'text': 'blackheads are non-contagious and do not transfer\xa0\nthrough skin contact general treatments include'}, {'start': '61.920', 'end': '69.280', 'text': 'over-the-counter medications like salicylic acid\xa0\nif over-the-counter treatments are ineffective'}, {'start': '69.280', 'end': '74.800', 'text': 'stronger prescription retinoids or oral\xa0\nantibiotics might be recommended dermatological'}, {'start': '74.800', 'end': '81.600', 'text': 'procedures such as microdermabbrasion chemical\xa0\npeels or laser resurfacing can also be options'}, {'start': '82.400', 'end': '88.320', 'text': 'natural remedies like tea tree oil sugar or\xa0\nsalt scrubs and green tea can help manage'}, {'start': '88.320', 'end': '93.840', 'text': 'blackheads by reducing bacterial growth\xa0\nremoving dead skin cells and minimizing'}, {'start': '93.840', 'end': '99.600', 'text': 'oil production deeper blackheads may\xa0\nneed professional removal professional'}, {'start': '99.600', 'end': '105.760', 'text': 'dermatologists or aestheticians are trained to\xa0\nsafely remove blackheads using specialized tools'}, {'start': '105.760', 'end': '110.240', 'text': 'preventative measures include maintaining\xa0\na regular skincare routine to control oil'}, {'start': '110.240', 'end': '117.280', 'text': 'production and cleanse skin reducing blackhead\xa0\nformation if severely affected consulting a'}, {'start': '117.280', 'end': '122.160', 'text': 'dermatologist provides a specialized approach\xa0\nto treatment and management ensuring safe'}, {'start': '122.160', 'end': '128.720', 'text': 'removal and prevention of complications like\xa0\nirritation infection inflammation or scarring'}]