Although whiteheads do not cause inflammation or pain or are easy to detect like other types of acne, their presence always makes the `sufferer` feel uncomfortable.
What causes whiteheads to form?
Whiteheads are non-inflammatory acne and are quite similar to blackheads.
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How to treat whiteheads
Once we have determined the type of acne on our skin, we will easily find the appropriate treatment method.
How to treat whiteheads 1: Do not try to squeeze acne
We often have the habit of `having to squeeze the pimples out` when we see pimples appear.
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How to treat whiteheads 2: Use Benzoyl peroxide
We need to take a serious skin care routine to prevent, limit and treat whiteheads.
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How to treat whiteheads 3: Use Salicylic acid
Using products containing Salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells is also an effective method of treating whiteheads.
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However, the downside of Salicylic acid is that it dries the skin, so Dhaval Bhanusali recommends that we only use it 2-3 times a week.
How to treat whiteheads 4: Use Retinol
Nowadays products containing Retinol appear more and more popular in skin care products.
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Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon Dendy Engelman (practiced at Manhattan Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery and Metropolitan Hospital) advises against combining Retinol with Benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic acid.
How to treat whiteheads 5: Moisturize regularly
Using Benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic acid will make your skin dry, so you should use moisturizer to keep your skin soft and smooth.
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