Professional facial.
I suggest Pro- Active. Used it when I was young. It worked amazingly for me
See his doctor for an oral antibiotic. It bacterial and nothing but a specific antibiotic will help
Just a good skin care routine does wonders. My eleven year old had terrible black heads and thankfully after washing and moisturizing daily they cleared right up.
I started using curology best decision I ever made I’m at menopause age and hormones are crazy just like when your a teenager my face has never looked better I got fever blisters as well as acne. www.curology.com
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Go to an aesthetician
Take him to get a facial they will do extractions. Its worth it!
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Take dairy out of his diet apparently that causes acne more than sweets
He is a teenager, let him just wash his face clean and get a non oily moisturizer. But if you try any other stuff mentioned here might make it worse, you can also try and see a dermatologist they prescribe some medication that will be suitable for his face and age. Here people will advice what works for their skin’s
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My kid and I have the same problem. Nothing seems to work and I’ve tried everything.
I had acne really bad as a teen , and honestly I tried so much and most things seemed to just break me out more . what got rid of mine was head and shoulders dandruff shampoo . dont ask me how 
my cousin suggested it… so every night , i wet my face and scrub it in and leave it for about 2 minutes , sure enough it got rid of most of it, after about 4 days I noticed a big difference .
Good luck 
Farmasi! Acne or Charcoal line. The charcoal line works amazing at removing what is already there…the acne line is amazing at helping with current and prevent. Ive used both and love both lines. I’m not sure rules on this group on you pm me or me telling you to join my group for more info ( All you need is Farmasi ) but Admin can delete my comment if needed. 
My kids reduced their milk intake and it helped a lot. Not a lot of the over the counter products helped for long before the change in their diet
Neutrogena soap works well.
Apple cider vinegar. Moisten cotton ball and rub all over.
Soap water and moisturiser everyday
Facials an esthetician can help
Mary kay has a wonderful clear proof line that works wonders.
He may need a topical antibiotic. My son had lots of trouble and nothing was helping. At a physical the dr prescribed an antibiotic to apply to the face. Cleared him right up
Diluted tea tree oil has worked amazing on my face. I’ve always had perfect skin until I hit my 30s and now I’m having the worst adult acne. I’ve been using tea tree oil mixed with water rub it on and just let air dry, and it’s definitely made a difference
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Rodan and fields spotless regimen. It works miracles
Take him to see a dermatologist. They will help clear him up
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Tan bed or lots of sun light
Oh man my 10 year old daughter has major black heads from wearing masks and I can’t get rid of them for shit! We’ve used biore nose strips, the black stuff that peels off, neutrogena, you name it and they won’t budge!
This stuff got ride of blackheads I never thought I would stop having…it made my face clearer than its ever been.
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It might be build up from a product that he is using and not working for him. I went to get a facial by an esthetician the other day and she explained to me why the product I was using was NOT good for my skin type. The facial was $85. Try to find one in your area before taking him to the DR. It may be an easy fix with the switch of a product. Good luck
If you have insurance check and see if it covers Dermatologists. I would start there and they can prescribe a good acne wash. If no insurance Proactive works good. Acne Free also works good. It can be purchased at Walmart and is cheaper. I had really bad acne when I was a teen and in my early 20s. These were the only things that seemed to work and now I buy it for my teen boys.
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Noxema cold cream and witch hazel.
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Dermatologist… everyone’s skin is different, what worked for some of us might just irritate your son’s skin and do nothing… dermatologist is the best option.
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Microderm facial treatment once a month with licensed aesthetician
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Sounds like he needs to see a dermatologist
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Wash with ivory bar soap, Pop them, then clean face with rubbing alcohol. Repeat morning and night. Tanning bed 1-2x week is helpful also (with no lotions or sunblocks)
I know this seems cheap and isn’t fancy but it works!!! It seriously fucking works, do it every day for two weeks and come back to
Check in! Believe me
My daughter went to dermatologist and got on acutane! Then she also used PanOxyl from Walmart or drug store!
Oil cleansing is really good for pulling oil plugs out of your skin and helping maintain natural hydration and such. Never ever use coconut oil or essential oils though. Look up non-comedogenic oils for his skin type. I personally like sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil!
Dr Lee the pimple popper!!
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Grainy cleansers help loosen blackheads. I use them in the shower. I also like Indian Earth (jar of green powder sold at Walgreens or online). Mix with organic apple cider vinegar with the “mother” for best results & use as a facial. Let dry mostly, then wash off. It can be used to pull out snake venom (or so it says), so helps pull stuff out of pores. Use an astringent after & whatever moisturizer doesn’t make his skin break out.
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You can buy a machine that removes blackheads by suction.
I pick my 15 yr olds. Then he uses a cleaner and so far his face has stayed clear. He had a good 30 plus.
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NeoClear laser done at a Medspa by a nurse practitioner
Hormones & sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it.
but La Roche Posay has great face washes
Be careful with drug called Acutane it has some pretty serious side effects, just google it.
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Go to the dermatologist. My children have medicaid and they paid for the treatment. They were put on Accutane and it cleared their skin up. Do it asap so he doesn’t scar. It works!! Nothing over the counter really helps when it’s that bad.
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I took my teen to dermatologist and prescribed a face soap, food regimen and this has prove significantly
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Do a little bit of research on acid peels toners and exfoliants. For men. The right ones will help with blackheads. I think it may be glycolic acid. With a bit of research you’ll find the right one x
Dermatologist told me a long time ago, to wash my face in Dial antibacterial soap, the gold kind, never have any problems with it since then
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Tools I’ve used to help clear my skin.
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Try increasing water intake and limiting processed foods. Clear skins starts from the inside
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Tooth paste I used As a teen n still do!!! Good make abs propper minty so it stings!!!
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I got a prescription from my doctor for Minocycline for acne. Cleared me up completely with in a couple weeks. Anything I tried over the counter wasn’t even touching it! I was so happy once I started that prescription. It’s just a pill you take daily. I used it for almost a year then stopped and didn’t need it any more. It did mess up my equilibrium for the first week I took it (always felt like I just got off an elevator), but it stopped after the first week.
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Julia she has an amazing product it’s a lumispa and acne cleaner. Never been more satisfied with anything. I use to struggle but now I don’t.
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A pore cleaner. Like a lil vacuum. Face masks. Proactive.
Ethique sell really good face scrub bars 
and has he tried using an exfoliating gloves before?
Boré with baking soda
Black head removers little metal tool
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There’s a scrub or they have strips both at Walmart or if u have medical a dermatologist
My sister had to take my nephew to a dermatologist and have them extract them all in a little procedure, and then prescribed some facial creams
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Witch hazel was the only thing that helped my teenage son. 
I second a dermatologist. Teenage acne is tricky and can leave permanent scars if not treated properly.
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Differen. Worked wonders for my daughters skin… its non prescription now…
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Take him to a dermatologist who can determine what’s best for his skin.
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What i thought was just blackheads has turned out to be folliculitus. Dermatology hasn’t helped me an ounce, I’ve actually been having lots of medical and dental issues and I haven’t gotten relief or answers to even one of them in about 5 years now, though they will sure charge your insurance for everything they can though🙄 But looking into it myself and trying some new things has brought me a little relief. A good derm and proper education on whatever it is he’s dealing with together may make a huge difference.
go see a dermatologist they may be able to figure out why and give him something to help
Squeeze them out after showering so pores are open makes it easier for them to come out then splash cold water onto skin
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Steam . You don’t need a machine though they’re available. Bowl of boiling water and towel over his head and drink more water xxxx
Micellar water
Every morning and night
Safe. Natural and effective.
Also try blackhead strips. You can find them at Walmart near the face wash.
Best of luck!!
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Mark Kay charcoal mask is amazing!
Was advised against squeezing them as this can cause inflammation leading to acne
After a shower /washing face, when pores will be open, use a mild facial scrub to gently exfoliate. Then rinse face in cool water and dab with an astringent such as witchhazel to help close pores.
Witchhazel will also help dry the oil on the skin which helps prevent further outbreaks
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I use a pore vacuum to remove then daily washing and scrubbing
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Sulphur cream has been my skin savior for everything from cysts, milia, and run of the mill acne. I’d definitely pair it with an salicylic acid cleanser, a decent toner, and non clogging moisturizer though. Also, have you looked at possible allergens or intolerances causing his skin issues? Such as milk or even pet dander.
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Take him to an esthetician and see if they can open up/soften his pores and blackheads so they can come out without harsh squeezing and bruising. And I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of curology but it helps my skin soooo much its unreal! (Disclaimer: Not an advertiser)
10% benzoyl peroxide has worked better than any saylic acid formulas i have found.
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Atrengent dollar store best stuff ever I used it as a teen
Every time I’ve used a product on my face the breakouts have gotten worse. I just use hot water and a washcloth and scrub.
This stuff is AMAZING
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Panoxyl and a sulfur mask
Selsun gold anti dandruff shampoo. Use it as a face mask, it cleans out the pores and closes them up leaving your skin so smooth. Follow up with a good moisturiser.
There are blackhead tools on Amazon, or really anywhere. You poke a tiny hole in the black head and then, what looks like a large threading needle is used to help push it out. Also, make sure he washes and moisturizes his face. Your pores hold on to all the nastiness in the air if you don’t wash. Also, try to stay away from excessive grease. That’ll cause massive breakouts. If these things don’t help, go to a dermatologist. Also, it might help for some pointers if you watch Dr Pimple Popper on YouTube. Hope this helps.
Witch hazel after washing with warm water and clean and clear acne cleanser
Honestly, a dermatologist visit and a skin care lime from them would be the best thing you could do for him. A good quality routine that will save him from scarring and damage down the road.
I use a gelatin mask and it works wonders, 1 tbsp of gelatin powder for 3 tbsps of milk, mix and melt in a double boiler, place it on your skin when you’re able to stand the heat, let it dry and peel it off, it removes all black heads from your face and it feels soooo soft 
, do an allergy test on a part of your skin before applying on your whole face 
Take him to see a dermatologist
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Watch cassandra bankson on YouTube she has many great tips and advice about blackheads and skincare in general
My brother went to the derm for a year with little help. Then mom tried proactive and it worked. I think having a clear system is the key for teens and that is why the prescribed stuff wasn’t working…it wasn’t used properly/ enough
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Agree with dermatologist. My husband had acne as a teenager and proactive did nothing for him. It’s not worth risking scarring by delaying it or aggravating the skin with homemade concoctions.
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Dermatologist! Until then an OTC salicylic acid or glycolic acid acne cream, a face wash with either of those in it. A proper moisturizer (depending on skin type). Wash morning and night and after any physical activity. Light exfoliation 2-3x a week. Whatever you do, do not try and extricate them yourself, if it’s that bad, you can cause infection.
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Diffrin gel every night, after a few weeks you’ll notice a huge difference. I’ve been using it for over a year
Wash face with warm or as hot as he can take it water scrub with a good exfoliater and then rinse with cold water to close the pores. Diet plays a huge role in skincare as well.
Use kitchen ingredients to wash with. Honey for a wash, apple cider vinegar toner. Moisturize with vitamin e and rose hips to train the skin not to over produce oil. Stripping oil causes the body to make more so you have to replenish it or you cause more issues.
This soap is amazing!! Worth every penny!!
Baking soda and fresh lemon juice.
Make a mask. (Very crumbly) but works!
I know it sounds overrated, but curology works!!
Pro Active is great.
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Witch hazel. My son had bad acne. Also he used noxiema to cleanse with
I would take him to get a facial and go from there!
There is a hydro facial that has a sort of microdermabrasion wand that exfoliates and sucks out the pores.
Make sure he’s washing his face morning and night & exfoliating at least once a week. Good moisturizer & toner as well. Lots of water & possibly better eating habits.
I used proactive as a teen and have used cetaphil & CeraVe forever as my everyday cleanser.
Paulas choice has a chemical exfoliant I’ve heard good things about and The Ordinary is popular too… just be careful with anything too strong since his skin isn’t mature.
Liz Earl products cleared up my skin, cleanse and polish,Toner,face creams etc
message me i’ll send you some stuff to try
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The advice here is horrible. Food is for eating not for your face. 
get salicylic acid and abh masks. Lactic acid and niacinimide will help keep it clean. The ordinary has them all under $10.
Blackheads when past a certain point WILL NOT go away with washing or medications. They need to be extracted. Check local spas for an Esthetician. They can get them out, so that he can start with a clean & clear “canvas.”
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Dermatologist for sure. Proactive ruined my skin.
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