Chin, nose, ear, back, chest, underarms... blackheads are a very common skin issue that almost everyone encounters at some point in their life. Although they do not affect physical health, they can, however, impact you psychosocially and psychologically. While they may disappear on their own depending on their depth in the skin, certain measures can be taken to help get rid of blackheads, including treatments based on salicylic acid. In this article, we examine the various benefits of this acid in tackling open comedones.