Comedone Extraction
Patient Counselling
Patient Counseling
- Applying steam or a warm compress to the face before attempted extraction may help to soften the comedones making them easier to remove.
- Encircle the comedone with the tool of choice.
- Apply slow and even pressure lightly until the contents of the clogged follicle are expressed.
- Do not continue to attempt the extraction if the contents are not expressed easily as this could aggravate the comedone or lead to infection and scarring.
- Mild redness and swelling may occur.