### Human:\nwhat's the most effective way of removing blackheads from the nose and t-zone and keeping them away?\n\n### Assistant: the best way to remove blackheads is to have a dermatologist do it. they use a small instrument called a comedone extractor. also retin-a and differin are two potent anti-blackhead (comedolytic) prescriptions available. discs with glycolic and salicylic acid are also helpful in preventing comedones a. k. a. blackheads from forming.