Retin A is particularly used for the treatment of whiteheads and blackheads. It treats the whiteheads and blackheads by augmenting the production of skin cells. As new skin cells are produced, the older cells (contaminated with bacteria) are replaced. Retin A is also used to hinder new comedones (blackheads) from forming.
Other methods include physical removal sometimes with pads or other suction devices, or even trying to get them out by your own means. Though this alternative may seem attractive, blackhead removal can actually damage the skin if done improperly. Repeatedly squeezing the blackhead causes the material that is clogging the pore further into the skin, where it can become a pimple. Suddenly your blackhead problem has become worse.
