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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Whiteheads?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Whiteheads<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Whiteheads<\/a><\/li>
Preventive Measures<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhiteheads are small, painless, white or yellow bumps that develop on the surface of the skin. They are also called closed comedones (singular \u2013 comedo)^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>. They are a type of acne that commonly occur on the nose, chin, forehead, neck, chest, back and the upper cheek region and arms}^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Whiteheads are commonly seen in adolescents, but they can also affect adults ^{4<\/sup><\/a>. Milia are chronic whiteheads that form as small white bumps when dead skin cells become trapped in tiny sacs on the skin\u2019s surface}^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>What Causes Whiteheads?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOur skin contains hair follicles all over. Around these hair follicles are small glands called sebaceous glands or oil glands. These glands secrete sebum, an oily substance. Normally, the sebum is drained out to the surface of the skin through the hair follicle ^{5<\/sup><\/a>. However, when the hair follicle gets blocked, the sebum gets trapped inside. Eventually, the sebaceous gland or the hair follicle become inflamed.^{<\/sup>The inflammation can be caused by:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
Infection of the sebaceous gland by bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes <\/em>(Cutibacterium acnes<\/em>)^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Atypical development of keratin (a protein present in hair, nails and skin)^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Excessive sebum production ^{6<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{7<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Whiteheads are a form of acne vulgaris and can also have a genetic component ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{7<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
They can also be caused by factors like the onset of puberty, menstrual cycle, hot weather and stress, as these situations make the sebaceous glands hyperactive, causing them to produce more sebum ^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Toxic exposure to certain chemicals (especially dioxin) and some face washes can also result in whiteheads (acne)^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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Did you know that you can use coconut oil to manage whiteheads in addition to using it for your hair and cooking? Yes, investigations have proven that coconut oil has antibacterial characteristics and may inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acne. This is the bacteria causing whiteheads. As a result, if you have whiteheads, you may apply coconut oil at home ^{15<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Whiteheads<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhiteheads are milder forms of acne. They usually appear in areas of the skin that have oily glands in abundance, like the face, upper back and upper chest ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>Whiteheads appear as small yellowish or whitish bumps on the skin.^{<\/sup>They do not cause any redness, pain, swelling or a sensation of heat as they are non-inflammatory by nature. They also don\u2019t contain pus}}}^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>}
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