2. Whiteheads Whiteheads, aka closed comedones, are similar to blackheads except instead of being open to the air, the pore is closed off by a layer of skin, says McMahan. How to treat them: While ...

We turned to a board-certified dermatologist to share how to help get rid of back acne and some treatment options you can order online. Plus, more on its causes.

Blackheads and whiteheads, common forms of acne, arise from clogged pores with differing characteristics. Blackheads occur in ...

Open comedones, on the other hand, develop when the buildup inside your pore is exposed (or, well, opened) to air and oxidizes, which causes the spot to turn black.

Blackheads and whiteheads are comedones that may progress into comedonal acne. Read this article to know what dermatologist has to say.

• Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, just posted a YouTube video called "Champagne Kisses, Comedone Dreams." • In it, she starts by popping blackheads—or open comedones—on a patient's ...

Strategist beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton shares everything she knows about closed comedones, including how to treat and prevent them.

In her latest Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper shared a compilation of some of her best "good ol' fashioned pops." Dr. Pimple Popper tackles comedones, which are just whiteheads and blackheads.