I'm worried about blackheads. How do you all manage them?

I'm worried about blackheads. How do you all manage them?

Ugh... looking in the mirror again today, my nose is bothering me. It really annoys me that it's the first thing I notice every morning when I look in the mirror.
You can't tell from a distance, but up close it looks like it's riddled with pitch-black holes...

I've been washing my face thoroughly with cleansing foam, but it doesn't seem to have improved at all. I've tried opening my pores with a steam towel and using nose patches just like I saw on YouTube... I'm spending a lot of money and time on this, but why is it having no effect?

I looked up a dermatologist yesterday. But I'm hesitant because I heard that the condition can recur after treatment. The cost isn't cheap, so what if the effect is only temporary? On the other hand, I can't just do nothing; I can't go on like this...

If you look at YouTube or blogs, there are so many videos and posts about "pore reduction" and "blackhead removal." It makes me realize that everyone has these concerns, but at the same time, I wonder if I'm the only one worrying about this so seriously. It seems like everyone else solves it so easily, so why is it just not working for me?

A few days ago, my mom asked, "Can't you just leave it alone?"... but there's no way that's possible. Who doesn't take care of their skin in this day and age? I'm especially concerned about the nose area because it's the center of the face.

I've tried following all the tips I saw online... Volcanic clay foam cleanser, BHA toner, clay mask... I've used them all, but I don't think there's been much of a difference. In fact, using products that are too harsh just makes my skin red and sting.

Checking the mirror every morning to see if it looks a bit better has become a daily routine. I asked a friend who goes to a dermatologist, and they said laser treatments would be good... but do I really need to go that far?

Wearing a mask these days does make me feel a bit more at ease. Still, I still get self-conscious every time I take it off. I know I’ll have to take it off eventually... Until then, I think I need to find a solution.

Shall we get a dermatology consultation?
My friends say, "Who looks that closely?" but that's not the important thing. I get self-conscious every time I look in the mirror or take a picture... and when these things pile up, it just makes me lose confidence for no reason.