When fighting acne, it is
important to understand that acne and pimples come in all shapes and sizes.
Some of the most talked about blemishes are blackheads and whiteheads. We have
talked a bit about blackheads on here, but we’d
like to touch on whiteheads.
As an acne specialist, I have
heard a lot of different opinions on what whiteheads are and how to prevent them. Some folks simply think that whiteheads are the opposite of blackheads -
while others think that whiteheads are a completely different type of acne all
together. Read on to see what whiteheads actually are and learn more about the
difference between these pimples and blackheads.
What is a “whitehead?”
A whitehead is a premature blackhead.
We say this because a white head is basically a blackhead that hasn't reached
the surface yet. Whiteheads are also known as “closed
comedones,” this is because the pore is never opened and the
substance inside the pore never goes past the surface of the skin. Whiteheads
look like bumps under the skin. This congestion under the skin is also called “maturation arrest” acne.
If a whitehead is just a young
blackhead, what is the difference between whiteheads and blackheads?
The simple difference between
these two blemishes is that a whitehead hasn't reached the surface yet, so
there is no discoloration. When the pore opens up to the air, it causes a dark
color-without the air, the material that is stuck in the pore remains white and
causes bumps.
To learn more about whiteheads,
blackheads and how to prevent acne all together, contact the Skintherapy AcneClinic of Utah and schedule a consultation today.
