What are large blackheads around the eyes called?

The term for large blackheads around the eyes is solar comedones. These specific types of comedones are often associated with sun damage and can appear as distinctive, dark spots on the skin due to the thickening of the skin in response to overexposure to ultraviolet light. This thickening can lead to the accumulation of keratin and sebaceous material, resulting in the formation of these larger, pigmented comedones.

In contrast, closed comedones are typically small, flesh-colored bumps known as whiteheads, which do not have the same dark appearance as those associated with solar damage. Regular blackheads are open comedones that are typically found on other areas of the face and body, primarily in areas where excess oil and debris can accumulate, but they do not specifically refer to the type found around the eyes.