Extraction If a person squeezes, or “extracts,” a sebaceous filament, a white or yellow worm-like structure may ooze out. Or, the filament may not produce anything. Trying to extract sebaceous ...

That stubborn blackhead may actually be a sebaceous filament. Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically reviewed by Hadley King, ...

Sebaceous filaments are harmless features that help keep your skin moist. They may sometimes form blackheads, but on their own, they’re naturally occurring and should be left alone. Share on Pinterest ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." And while sebaceous filaments are totally normal, they can be annoying to look at, which is why I ...

Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you were daring enough, you may have tried scrubbing or picking them away—which you should not do; ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever spent too much time with your face pressed against a magnified mirror (guilty), you may have noticed tiny spots along your nose and chin that aren’t exactly blackheads but aren’t just ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks ...

Blackheads can appear on the nose because of bacteria, and they can clog your pores. They're technically a type of acne, and with the right treatments, you can get rid of them for good. Proper ...