Whiteheads and what you need to know

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Of all the types of acne, whiteheads are the most common and cause many people a headache when thinking about how to treat. Because whiteheads can occur at any age and are often difficult to treat when they form under the surface of a closed pore.

1. What is a whitehead?

First to know the cause of whitehead formation and effective treatment, you need to understand what whiteheads are? Accordingly, whiteheads are also types of acne, they are formed when long-term dead skin cells along with the amount of oil secreted and bacteria that clog pores. So whiteheads are usually located underneath closed pores.
The age at which whiteheads appear is usually between 14 -35 in both men and women. In particular, most women have a higher risk of whiteheads, because they are exposed to and use a lot of cosmetics with toxic ingredients.
Whiteheads, if not detected and treated properly, will persist and develop into adulthood.

2. Causes of whitehead formation

There are actually many causes of whitehead formation in both men and women. Some of the main causes come from the following factors:
2.1 Whiteheads are caused by clogged pores Clogged pores are the main cause of acne, including whiteheads. Especially in periods such as puberty, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, the skin often increases the amount of sebum or has a lot of oiliness, thereby making the pores not open, causing acne. white.
2.2 Whiteheads can form due to medication The use of certain medications can also increase hormone levels and cause acne. Among the most popular are birth control pills.
2.3 Genetic causes If someone in your family has had whiteheads, there is a high chance that you will also have this type of acne. Because genetic factors play an important role in the formation of whiteheads.

3. Signs to recognize whiteheads

To be able to recognize whiteheads in a simple way, to avoid mistaking them for other types of acne, you can identify them through the following characteristics:
The whiteheads are not red and swollen, but these pimples often appear. round and has a small white tip protruding above the surface of the skin. Whiteheads can appear anywhere, but the most common places for them to appear are the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Whiteheads often grow back in small clusters on the skin. You can rely on the above signs to recognize whiteheads and provide appropriate treatment.

4. How to effectively treat whiteheads?

Currently, there are many different ways to treat whiteheads, depending on your economy, needs and current acne condition, you can choose one of the following popular ways:
4.1 Treating acne with western medicine Treatment of whiteheads with Western medicine is the method most people choose. Because the advantage is usually fast, convenient, and high efficiency.
You can go to the clinic or dermatology institute for the doctor to check and advise on oral and topical medications. Some ingredients in acne treatment products are highly effective such as: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, mandelic acid (AHA)...
4.2 Treating acne with oriental medicine Using traditional medicine to treat acne is a healing method. and effective treatment. The advantage is to treat the root cause of acne. However, the biggest limitation is the long acne treatment time, so you need to be patient to see results.
Besides, there are many products that treat acne with oriental medicine today, many of them are of poor quality, fake and imitation goods. Therefore, you should choose reputable sellers to buy.
4.3 High-tech acne treatment With the development of the cosmetic industry, there are now many effective acne treatment technologies for you to choose from. The obvious advantage of applying technology to acne treatment is that it is effective quickly, leaving no damage on the skin surface, but the limitation of this method is the high cost.

5. Notes when treating whiteheads

5.1 Do not arbitrarily squeeze acne Squeeze acne is only considered as a temporary solution to remove acne, using your hands to squeeze acne will cause facial skin damage and bacteria easily attack so acne marks, thereby causing acne. the skin becomes worse.
5.2 Avoid using strong cleansing ingredients Many people often use lemon to cover acne or use apple cider vinegar to apply directly to each acne spot in the hope that the acid can somewhat help disinfect the acne spot. However, this is completely wrong, as it can cause acne to flare up and make the skin more susceptible to sunburn.
5.3 Facial steaming Facial steaming is only really good and necessary for people with healthy skin, in case the skin is acne-prone, steaming will cause skin irritation, thereby making acne worse. heavier.
Above is important information about the causes of whiteheads and how to treat them. You can refer and apply to see the effectiveness in removing whiteheads.

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