What does blackheads mean?
noun
Small, open comedones on the skin, typically on the face, caused by the blockage of a hair follicle. They are usually black in color due to the oxidation of the trapped sebum and dead skin cells.
Example
"She tried to remove the blackheads from her nose using a facial scrub and a warm washcloth."
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