Patient Q&A
What is the procedure to get comedones removed?
Asked for patient, 24 years
Asked 7 Months ago
I have a problem with comedones around my nose and eye area.
What should I do, and are there any medical or cosmetic procedures to get rid of them?
4 doctor answers
Thank you for your question. Comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) around the nose and eye area are very common, especially in young women, and they can be stubborn if only surface treatments are used.
Comedones form when oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and impurities block the pores. This can be influenced by:
• Oily or combination skin type
• Hormonal fluctuations
• Improper cosmetic products
• Stress and lifestyle factors
• Digestive imbalance and toxin accumulation in the body
Available Procedures (Cosmetic / Dermatologic)
Some commonly used procedures for removing comedones include:
• Professional comedone extraction (done hygienically to avoid scars)
• Chemical peels (to reduce oiliness and unclog pores)
• Hydrafacial / deep cleansing treatments
• Medical-grade retinoid creams (under guidance)
These help in cleaning the skin, but if the internal tendency for excess oil and blockage remains, comedones often come back.
Scope of Homeopathy
Homeopathy works at a deeper level by addressing:
Excess oil secretion tendency
Hormonal imbalance
Recurrent skin blockage tendency
Digestive and metabolic factors affecting skin
Skin sensitivity and inflammation tendency
With proper treatment, patients usually notice:
• Reduction in new comedones
• Less oiliness
• Improved skin texture
• Reduced chances of acne progression
Since the area around the eyes is delicate, self-removal or squeezing can lead to marks and infection. It is better to combine safe skin procedures with internal correction.
A detailed case evaluation (skin type, menstrual pattern, stress, food habits, digestion, etc.) helps in selecting the correct medicine.
If you wish, you can start treatment with proper guidance. Early care prevents future acne, pigmentation, and scarring.
Regards
Dr Jyoti Kadkol
Health Global Homoeopathy, vijaynagar, Bangalore
treating them is more favourable then getting them removed, there are chances of them getting back'
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