What is the treathment for whiteheads?

Question

a have a whiteheads and i want to stop it.

Answer 1

take a bath daily in hot water and vinegar. It will clear you up and then do it every so often to keep them away

Answer 2

Treatment of whiteheads and blackheads takes time. Most treatments take several weeks to months before a noticeable change is seen.
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also decrease the chemical reaction that changes the lining of the hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of comedones or to help prevent formation of others.
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment for whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover and reducing the "stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It causes expulsion of the plugged material and converts closed comedones into open comedones. The material in these newly converted open comedones can be easily extruded. Tretinoin can be irritating, so specific instructions on how to use it can be found here.
Antibiotics have not been shown to help whiteheads or blackheads.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has many side effects. It is very effective for comedones when used properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either type.
Extraction may be used by a health care provider on open comedones. This process is performed using a device called a comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin, causing the plug to extrude.

Answer 3

The best treatment for whiteheads is topical retinoids

Uses of Topical Retinoids


Topical retinoids find use in treatment of acne. Application of topical retinoids also helps in treatment of flat warts, pre-cancerous skin lesions, wrinkles, oily skin, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, some skin conditions in which the skin becomes very thick, uneven skin pigmentation, etc.

The topicals are formulated in various strengths and bases. Those in moisturizing base are more suitable for dry aging skin. You will get most of the formulations in creams, lotions and gels. Your doctor is the right person to prescribe topical retinoids for your skin concerns. Self-application of retinoids may be dangerous for various reasons. Overloading skin with topical retinoids in the hope of becoming younger soon may cause more problems. Retinoids also need careful application and monitoring while you are using them. more- http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/pd/retinoids/

Answer 4

don't use the same sort of soap that you use to wash your body...

visiting your dermatologist is the best way to get the best treatment for your whiteheads.

you can try over the counter products, but they don't always work depending upon your skin type & problem. it is hit or miss.

Answer 5

There is no "treatment", because whiteheads are not a "condition". Almost everyone has them in adolescence, some even their entire lives. Just keep your skin clean.

Answer 6

The best treatment is Retisol A cream, and, this may sound gross, but squeeze your blackheads,whiteheads out every week. It sounds revolting, I know, but it works.

Answer 7

I think you need to scrub with a good toner and moisturize regulary with something like Oil of Ulay.. my mum does it. Your nose could get rough when you've had a bad allergy and ur hanky(or sleeve uck!) was constantly at your nose.

Answer 8

Try here

Answer 9

soap and water, best treatment.