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# Blackheads

## Quick Summary

Blackheads are visible dark plugs in pores. They are included here only as acne-related context: clogged-looking pores and breakouts can contribute to the cycle that later leaves flat post-acne dark marks.

## Causes

Oil, dead cells, and oxidized surface material can make pores look darker and more congested. This page does not treat Blackheads as the same concern as post-acne marks.

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