Often Considered The Same, This Is The Difference Between Whiteheads And Blackheads That Interfere With Facial Appearance

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JAKARTA - Blackheads (blackheads) and whiteheads (whiteheads) are two common types of acne. As the name suggests, blackheads look like black dots on the skin and whiteheads look like white spots. Although the causes of the two are different, the treatment method is almost the same.

Launching Healthline, Thursday, April 28, the following is a full explanation of whiteheads and blackheads.

Blackheads are often known as open comedones. Blackheads form when you have acne. In the case of blackheads, they consist of follicles under your skin with very large holes, or in the pores.

When you have blackheads, these large pores become clogged with a substance known as sebum. A chemical reaction with sebum takes place under your skin. Melanin oxidizes and turns clogged pores black. This form of acne is often found on the back, shoulders, and face.

Meanwhile, whiteheads are known as closed comedones. The follicles under your skin become filled with bacteria and have very small holes in the top of your skin. Air can't get into the follicle, so the bacteria in it don't undergo the same chemical reaction as blackheads, so they don't turn blackheads dark.

Just like blackheads, whiteheads are usually found on the back, shoulders, and face.

Since blackheads and whiteheads are caused by clogged pores, it means that the treatment of these two skin problems can be cured in the same way. Look for products that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Both help remove oil and dead skin cells that clog your pores.

In addition, some studies also suggest natural remedies that can also help reduce acne such as:

apply tea tree oil on the skin consume bee pollen following a low glycemic diet avoid touching your face as much as possible

You may be tempted to squeeze blackheads or whiteheads. However, this can lead to more bacteria all over the face. Popping a pimple can also cause scarring, discoloration or redness of the skin, irritation and pain.