Extraction If a person squeezes, or “extracts,” a sebaceous filament, a white or yellow worm-like structure may ooze out. Or, the filament may not produce anything. Trying to extract sebaceous ...

That stubborn blackhead may actually be a sebaceous filament. Fact checked by Isaac Winter Medically reviewed by Hadley King, ...

Sebaceous filaments are harmless features that help keep your skin moist. They may sometimes form blackheads, but on their own, they’re naturally occurring and should be left alone. Share on Pinterest ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you were daring enough, you may have tried scrubbing or picking them away—which you should not do; ...

In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks like, especially up close. So if you’ve ever noticed a cluster of tiny, tan or brownish dots on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." And while sebaceous filaments are totally normal, they can be annoying to look at, which is why I ...

Have you ever slapped a strip on your nose in hopes of sucking out all the gunk clogging your pores, only to be thoroughly disappointed once you pull it off and realize that there’s barely anything on ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or ...

Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...