White Spots on the Nose Doesn't Necessarily Mean Blackheads, Could Be Sebaceous Filaments

"White Spots on the Nose are not Necessarily Blackheads, They Could be Sebaceous Filaments"

Dream - Accumulation of dead skin cells and natural skin oils or sebum can cause the appearance of blackheads. This can also make your pores darken. This commonly occurs in the nose area, which has more oil glands compared to other areas of the face.

White Spots on the Nose Doesn't Necessarily Mean Blackheads, Could Be Sebaceous Filaments

Accumulation of dead skin cells, dirt, and sebum can make the pores on the nose appear visible. Sometimes, the inside of the pores may appear whitish or blackish.

Both are often mistaken for blackheads. In fact, the white color inside the pores does not necessarily mean it is a blackhead. The white color inside the pores is called sebaceous filaments. Moreover, they do not clog the pores and are a normal structure in the skin.

Sebaceous Filament Function

Sebaceous filaments are small glands that function as channels to transport sebum to the surface of the skin. When the body produces an excess of sebum, sebaceous filaments can accumulate, making the pores appear larger. So, how do you differentiate between blackheads and sebaceous filaments? Find out in the following explanation.

The translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags is: "Differences between Comedones and Sebaceous Filaments"
1. Structure

Blackheads occur because of blockages in the pores, making it difficult for natural skin oil or sebum to come out to the surface. Meanwhile, sebaceous filaments are thin structures inside the pores that help sebum emerge to the skin surface without clogging the pores.

The sebaceous glands that produce sebum play an important role in maintaining skin moisture and health. By controlling oil levels, you can prevent or alleviate problems with sebaceous glands.

2. Appearance and Color

The translation of the given text from Bahasa to English while preserving any HTML tags is as follows: Appearance of filaments appears as dark spots on the skin resembling pinheads and are yellow, gray, or clear in color. Meanwhile, blackheads are dark blockages located at the top of the pores. The black color appears due to oxidation with air.

3. Forms of Comedones and Sebaceous Filaments

If you press on sebaceous filaments, the structure that appears can resemble white or yellow worms. However, this action has the potential to damage the skin, injure the pores, and even make them appear larger. Meanwhile, when pressing on blackheads, what is likely to be released is black blockages underneath which there is white or yellow sebum and skin cells.

The translation of the text "Penyebab Sebaceous Filamen" from Bahasa to English while preserving any HTML tags is: "Causes of Sebaceous Filaments".

Production of sebum that causes sebaceous filaments to appear normal. This is more common in people who have oily, combination, or large pores skin.

"Some things that can minimize the size of pores are age, genetic factors, hair follicle thickness, and exposure to sunlight. So if your skin has white sebaceous filaments, it doesn't mean your skin is dirty, my friend."

How to Reduce Sebaceous Filaments

"To minimize the appearance of sebaceous filaments, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and exfoliate with gentle and non-irritating formulated products. You can use products that contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or tea tree oil."

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags: "The three ingredients help control oil production by reducing its amount and shrinking the size of sebaceous filaments and pores."

How to Prevent Sebaceous Filaments

The American Academy of Dermatology suggests several ways to prevent sebaceous filaments, which are by immediately cleaning the face after exercising or sweating, avoiding facial scrubs, using skincare products labeled 'non-comedogenic', and using a gentle facial cleanser.

"Serious Complications of Sebaceous Glands"

Although rare, there is a disease called sebaceous gland carcinoma, a rare type of cancer that appears in various parts of the body, especially around the eyes. Carcinoma appears as a hard, yellowish lump and is more commonly experienced by older individuals or those who have undergone radiation therapy on their face. To address this condition, doctors usually perform surgery to remove the lump, and the patient may also require radiation therapy. Report: Aisyah Cryshanty/ Source: Medicalnewstoday.com

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