For anyone who stands a little too close to the mirror while doing their makeup or skincare, those tiny dark spots on the nose can quickly become impossible to ignore.
For many, including American model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen, the immediate reaction is to squeeze, scrub, or reach for a pore strip, hoping to make the stubborn buildup disappear.
According to UK-based dermatologist Dr. Sina Ghadiri, however, that instinct may stem from a common misunderstanding, as the marks are not always blackheads despite their appearance.
