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What Causes Recurring White Heads All Over The Cheeks?

I had a clear skin but from last August I had started getting white heads all over my cheeks and when I consulted a doctor ,she had advised me to apply supatret 0.04 on the effected area and wash of before sleeping n apply Ictyane and keep it overnight, my skin was fine and I had stopped using this from 2 months, but now I notice white heads slowly coming up on my face, I wash my face with Cetipil face wash for sensitive skin....plz advice how long do I have to use these ointments and why have I started of with this problem?
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . White heads are form of acne which occur due to accumulation of dead skin ,oil and microorganism get trapped in blocked pores of skin . There are many factors which can trigger the process like hormonal changes ,puberty or some medications which cause horminal changes .

Both creams your used are having good results , but if which heads are recurring after you stop using them then either you should use them little longer or you need some thing else . You should consult dermatologist again for proper examination of your condition so that he/she can prescribe accordingly.

Doctor may prescribe benzoyl peroxide cream which kill bacteria on skin surface and unclog the skin pores and salicylic acid to resolve existing pores. Retinoid creams like derivative of vitamin A are also very helpful .

For now wash your face with oil free face wash twice a day daily ,exfoliate your skin once in a week, don't apply oily makeup to face , drink at least 8 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring White Heads All Over The Cheeks?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . White heads are form of acne which occur due to accumulation of dead skin ,oil and microorganism get trapped in blocked pores of skin . There are many factors which can trigger the process like hormonal changes ,puberty or some medications which cause horminal changes . Both creams your used are having good results , but if which heads are recurring after you stop using them then either you should use them little longer or you need some thing else . You should consult dermatologist again for proper examination of your condition so that he/she can prescribe accordingly. Doctor may prescribe benzoyl peroxide cream which kill bacteria on skin surface and unclog the skin pores and salicylic acid to resolve existing pores. Retinoid creams like derivative of vitamin A are also very helpful . For now wash your face with oil free face wash twice a day daily ,exfoliate your skin once in a week, don t apply oily makeup to face , drink at least 8 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari