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Why are blackheads black and where do they come from?

Blackheads occur where the pore opens to the surface. The sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, oxidizes and turns a brown or black color. They appear commonly on the chin, nose, back, or ears.

Blackheads (opened comedones) are non-inflammatory pimples or comedones.

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