A close-up extraction video showing a large blackhead near the eyebrow has captured millions of views online. While the footage may look shocking, dermatologists explain that these enlarged clogged pores are a fairly common skin condition. When excess oil, dead skin cells, and keratin become trapped inside a pore over time, they can harden into a large blackhead that often requires professional removal.

In this article, we’ll explain what causes giant blackheads, why they appear around the eyebrows, how professionals safely remove them, and the best ways to prevent them from returning.

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What Is a Giant Blackhead?

A blackhead, also known as an open comedone, forms when a hair follicle becomes blocked with:

• Excess sebum (skin oil)
• Dead skin cells
• Keratin
• Tiny debris

Because the pore remains open, the material inside reacts with oxygen and turns dark, giving the blackhead its characteristic black appearance.

Large blackheads can gradually grow over months or even years if left untreated.