Comedone extraction
PRODUCT EXAMPLES
Product Examples
There are multiple kinds of comedone extractors available however 2
main kinds are seen most often. Saalfield extractors have spoon like ends which
have a hole in them that can be placed over the comedone whereas Schamberg
extractors have a wire loop on either end that is placed over the comedone then
pressure is applied with either tool to force the comedone out of the skin.
Comedone extractors are often sold under the name of ‘blackhead extractors’ and
can be purchased in Canada. There are a
variety of online stores that also sell blackhead extractors, some even include
a lancing device such as the 3-in-1 extractor sold by Sephora2.
References:
1. Hayden Medical Inc. Dermatology Instruments. Available at: http://haydenmedicalinc.com/derma tology-comedone-extractors/. Accessibility verified March 15, 2014.
2. Sephora Collection. Available at: http://www.sephora.com/3-in-1-extractor-P231607. Accessibility verified March 15, 2014. Walmart. Available at: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/trim-blackhead-
- TRIM Blackhead extractor $4.88 at Walmart
- Sephora 3-in-1 Extractor $28.00 at sephora.com
- Sephora Double Ended Blemish Extractor $21.00 at sephora.com
References:
1. Hayden Medical Inc. Dermatology Instruments. Available at: http://haydenmedicalinc.com/derma tology-comedone-extractors/. Accessibility verified March 15, 2014.
2. Sephora Collection. Available at: http://www.sephora.com/3-in-1-extractor-P231607. Accessibility verified March 15, 2014. Walmart. Available at: http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/trim-blackhead-