Derm reacts: blackhead/sebaceous filament removal #duet with @layallure While an occasional strip is fine for removing blackheads and sebaceous filaments, focus on topical retinoids, BHAs, and AHAs for preventing them in the first place place. #sebaceousfilaments #porestrip #blackheadremoval #blackhead #extraction | Dermarkologist

Calming sebaceous filament removals (credit: delarouxskincare on TT) #satisfyling #skincare | Dr. Dustin Portela, Dermatologist

Sebaceous filaments are perfectly normal, but can be removed through by regular cleansing, whether that be an oil cleanser or regular cleanser. Cleansers with salicylic acid may help remove sebaceous filaments and slow their formation by exfoliating the pore and minimizing build up of dead cells. Sebaceous filaments are essentially collections of dead cells and dried sebum. In contrast, trichostasis spinulosa are those little black dots on the nose, which represent collections of vellus hairs. B

Why your “clear” PLA isn’t actually clear 💎👀 Moisture in filament causes cloudiness ☁️ and surface defects. After dehydrating it, the difference in transparency is night and day. Video Credit: JJ Shankles | 3Dnatives