Have you ever noticed the small, raised bumps on your nose? The ones who have noticed these, often find themselves looking for what they are – if they are harmless or not and how to get rid of them. This prompts many people to assume that they are blackheads, however they are still unsuccessful at removing them. Here’s WhyIn reality, these dark spots are not blackheads but a common and normal part of your skin. Recently, Dr Neera Nathan, a dermatologist and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital took to social media to talk about the same. In her video, she explained what these raised bumps on our nose are. “These little dots are not blackheads. They are completely normal structures we all have called sebaceous filaments,” she said. What Are Sebaceous Filaments? Sebaceous filaments are like tiny, thin strands or tubes that live inside your oil glands also called sebaceous glands. Their job is to help move a greasy liquid called sebum from these glands up to the surface of your skin. Think of them as little pipelines for your skin's natural oil. The Cleveland Clinic explains that these dark spots are a normal and healthy part of your skin. They play an important role in helping the sebum get to where it needs to be, that is on the epidermis. The sebum that these filaments help move is actually good for you. It helps to keep your skin and hair moisturized so they don't get dry and also gives them a natural shine. So, these little filaments are actually your skin's helpers. Tips To Make Dark Spots Less Noticeable Even though these sebaceous filaments are a normal part of our skin, Dr Nathan did give her three best tips for people who want to make them less visible: “Massage this sulfur treatment into your sebaceous filaments and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing off.”She also said that salicylic acid, which you can find in some face washes, can help to "melt away" these filaments by cleaning deep inside your pores and getting rid of extra oil and dirt without hurting your skin.Lastly, she said that a product called adapalene, which you usually need a prescription for in the UK under the name Differin, can also help to dissolve these filaments and make the skin on your nose look smoother.How To Deal with Oily Skin The oil on your skin can be a result of various factors like your genes, how old you are, the weather, stress, and what you eat. You can't really change if your skin is naturally oily, but having a good skincare routine can help manage it. Experts suggest washing your face twice a day and after you exercise, avoiding harsh products, not scrubbing your face too hard, using a gentle toner, using a light moisturizer and sunscreen, drinking enough water, and trying not to touch your face too much during the day.