Whiteheads are basically painless and small white bumps developed on the skin. Whiteheads are also commonly known as closed comedones. Whiteheads are follicles that are filled with some material which has microscopic opening to the skin surface thus keeping that material white. They are formed when a pore is completely blocked thereby keeping all the oil, bacteria and dead skin cells inside the pore. Whitehead is also a type of acne .

Whiteheads is mostly observed in the teens. Whiteheads are associated with hormonal changes that happen during puberty and a few years after that.  Whitehead is the common symptom of mild pimple. Whiteheads can be popped easily. Popping of whiteheads must be done carefully so as to avoid the skin irritation or further inflammation of the skin. Whiteheads are within and beneath the skin pores. Whiteheads are common in the cheeks and around the eyes. Whitehead is a combination of sebum and keratin and contains bacteria.

The best method of removing the whitehead is the exfoliation. Depending on the severity of the whitehead, exfoliating scrub can be used once or twice a week. Microdermabrasion removes the dead cells formed on the surface of the skin thus clearing all the bumps on the skin and promoting the growth of the new skin.