Hi Rebecca. An over-the-counter topical medication is usually recommended for those people with whiteheads or mild acne. Wash your heads thoroughly and apply the topical medicine directly onto the whiteheads and any other affected area of the skin.
Keep in mind that you can’t get rid of whiteheads or blackheads overnight. It takes time. Common over-the-counter acne medications used to treat acne include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, resorcinol and sulfur. Each of this works differently and has different effects on the acne.
For your situation, I would recommend something that includes benzoyl peroxide as it can also help to prevent formation of more whiteheads.
The key to skin care for people with whitehead pimples is consistency. An overnight cure has not been found. Using good skin care methods aids in the daily, steady improvement of follicle health.
Here are some skin care tips for your consideration:
- The best skin care for whiteheads is to cleanse the skin twice a day with a mild soap or facial cleansers.
- Include a weekly facial scrub to aid in the removal of excess sebum and dead skin cells but do not scrub too often. Excessive scrubbing can make the skin more irritated.
- Oil-based makeup should not be used since these can contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles. Water-based makeup labeled as non-comedogenic can be used safely.
I hope this helps! Good luck!
