Rose Gathoni

SEBACEOUS FILAMENTS Sebaceous filaments are a combination of dead cells and hair follicle. It appears as a yellow or off-white hair strand when it rises above the skin. How to get rid of sebaceous filaments I would recommend the following treatment options; Salicylic acid Salicylic acid helps to limit excess sebum production, which in turn influences the appearance of sebaceous filaments. It is common in various skin care products due to its oil-soluble nature that helps it to penetrate deeper into the skin tissue. Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl helps to dry the skin so as to reduce the amount of oil production. Note that benzoyl peroxide may cause excessive peeling and drying when used in excess. I would recommend using this ingredient in smaller concentrations or purchasing products that have it but in lower concentrations. Why do people confuse sebaceous filaments with blackheads and what are their differences? Most people confuse between blackheads and sebaceous filaments because they occur are similar and occur in the same facial areas. Blackheads are small dark spots while sebaceous filaments have a yellow or grey hue. Additionally, blackheads assume a plug-like appearance during its extraction while sebaceous filaments look like small hair strands when squeezed.