Whiteheads are a type of acne. If you have whiteheads all over your chin, you can change your lifestyle and diet to relieve the symptoms, and if the symptoms don’t improve, you can take medication and physical therapy as prescribed by your doctor.
1. Change your lifestyle and diet: keep your face clean, wash your skin with lukewarm water or a mild cleanser, choose cosmetics that won’t clog your pores or oil-free cosmetics, and remove your makeup in a timely manner; ensure a good daily routine and avoid staying up late. Avoid high sugar foods such as cakes, candies, etc., and control the intake of dairy products, such as whole milk, cheese, etc., eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and coarse grains.
2. Medication:
(1) Topical medication: If the symptoms are not relieved by the above methods, you can choose retinoic acid cream, adapalene gel and other retinoic acid drugs as prescribed by the doctor to dissolve acne, improve follicular keratinization and reduce inflammatory reactions; you can also use antibacterial drugs such as benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin and erythromycin to kill Propionibacterium acnes.
(2) Systemic medication: For patients with moderate or severe acne, if there is obvious infection, they can take oral antimicrobial drugs such as minocycline and doxycycline; for those with severe conditions, they can take oral drugs such as isotretinoin; for those with high androgens or polycystic ovary syndrome, they can use drugs such as compound cyproterone acetate and spironolactone.
3. Physical therapy: For those who do not tolerate medication, physical therapy, such as photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, radiofrequency therapy, etc., can be considered.
Acne patients should actively seek medical advice and standardize treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Do not use medication on your own, but follow your doctor’s instructions.