Whiteheads on both sides of the nose may be caused by factors such as increased androgen levels, exuberant sebaceous gland secretion and Propionibacterium acnes infection, etc. They can be treated by general treatment, medication and phototherapy.
1. General treatment: patients should choose appropriate cleansing products to remove excess oil, dandruff and other skin surface, pay attention to oil control and moisturizing. Avoid squeezing and scratching with hands. At the same time, appropriate restriction of high glycemic index foods that trigger or aggravate the symptoms of intake, regular rest and relaxation, are conducive to the treatment of whiteheads and pimples.
2. Drug therapy: including topical drugs and systemic drug therapy. For mild cases, patients can use topical retinoids, such as third-generation retinoid cream, or antibiotic creams such as clindamycin to improve symptoms. Systemic medication is based on antibiotics such as doxycycline, isotretinoin, prednisone and other glucocorticoids, which can effectively improve the symptoms.
3. Phototherapy: LED blue light or red light can also be used for patients with mild or moderate lesions.
Patients with whiteheads on both sides of the nose are advised to go to the dermatology department of the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out early standardized treatment, and comply with the doctor’s instructions to use medication, so as not to delay the condition.