They are the result of accelerated
oil secretions, compounded by
microbial infection. While
acne is
hereditary to some degree,
stress is also a contributor. In addition, many women often suffer symptoms during their
menstrual periods. The white head is the classic
pimple it stands out of the skin filled with
white puss. It is very tempting to
pop it, but this will only spread the infection. If it hurts place a cloth soaked in hot water on it, this will pop it without scaring, next wash your face and dab rubbing alcohol over the area.
White heads can be caused by too much
makeup or changes in
diet or just plain
bad luck. People with white heads are not (in
most cases) excessively dirty. The common
wisdom that washing your face will cure this is only true to a point. Washing your face more than three times a day can lead to dry flaky skin which will cause more white heads.