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Whitehead Removal and
Acne Treatment Answers


Mild acne problems are usually best dealt with through acne treatment options like topical ointments and cleansers.  Whitehead removal should be handled very delicately and might need the help of your doctor.  Blackhead and whitehead removal can be handled in a variety of ways.  The following discusses the treatment options and extraction process, if needed, that you should consider.

Acne Medications

One of the more popular approaches to whitehead and blackhead control is the use of effective acne skin care lotions and gels.  This approach is the obvious answer to eliminating, or avoiding, whitehead and blackhead problems.  A dramatic reduction in whiteheads and blackheads can be accomplished through a regular acne skin care program.  A daily routine of cleansing and medicating your skin can have fantastic results in only a short time period.  Two of the most recommended acne treatments are the Proactiv® Solution, which uses a scientifically developed combination of cleansers, toners and repairing lotions, and ZENMED® Derma Cleanse® System, a natural based acne treatment program.  Compare how these acne treatments rate against other popular programs at the Acne Product Reviews page.

Comedo Extraction

Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) should be removed by a dermatologist using sterile instruments. An aesthetic cream is applied in the surrounding area and then the comedones are drawn out using a pencil like instrument which clears the top to allow removal of the blocked skin cells and sebum. The procedure is typically followed by an application of antibiotic cream. It is important not to test this at home. Pressuring or picking at pimples can cause infection and permanent scarring.

More difficult cases may be dealt with in a multitude of ways including oral antibiotics, ointments, and physical treatments such as chemical peels and drainage.Physical treatments must be performed by a dermatologist. Although squeezing pimples is a form of physical treatment, it is ill-advised. It can lead to acne-causing bacteria to spread and may result in scarring. Physical cures done within controlled problems reduce the chance of risk while providing a positive experience.

 

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