Blackheads—just about everybody's got them. Whether your T-zone is riddled with them or you have an occasional few crop up around your nose, this pesky complexion concern is as common as they come.

Most of us are freakishly obsessed with the tiny abscesses extra oil, dirt and grime trigger on our skin. Pimples, blackheads, acne, it’s all the same — and it’s a massive industry. There are TV shows ...

It’s important to be gentle when treating blackheads on dark skin tones. Never squeeze, poke, or pop blackheads. Rough treatment can cause more inflammation and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, has never met a blackhead she couldn't pop. From a huge blackhead with "roots" to a handful of "sticky" blackheads, she's an expert for a reason ...