Black dots on the nose are one of the most stubborn and misunderstood skin concerns. Often mistaken for trapped dirt, these marks are usually blackheads or sebaceous filaments—normal structures that ...

The white stuff that comes out of your pores like thin strings when you squeeze your nose is called a sebaceous filament. It’s mostly made up of sebum (oil that your skin produces) and dead skin cells ...

Pore vacuums have become a popular at-home skincare tool, largely because they offer something visually satisfying: the ...