Question 1

son has 6 small red circles with whitehead n middle all over his body. any ideas?

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Itchy?: I have a few questions.  Are they itchy?  Was he immunized against the chicken pox?  Any other symptoms like fever?  The rash you describe sounds like the chicken pox, typically described as "a dew drop on a rose petal" appearance.  Even if your son was vaccinated there is such a thing as breakthrough infections, they tend to be very mild.  I suggest seeing his doctor to determine the cause.

Question 2

3 yr old keep s getting spots different places on body.. sometimes little whiteheads.. been going on for about 4 months. compains of tiredness

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Difficult to say: Skin diagnosis requires a visual assessment. Recurrent spots can arise from a variety of sources from food allergy to bug bites. An office evaluation may help define  the cause.

Question 3

how to stop whiteheads?

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Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated has not cleared you in two weeks, or you have scarring or lesions on your trunk now, get with your personal physician who can add something to your topical Rx. Ignore everything you read on the internet about acne. Best wishes.

Question 4

am i too old to get whiteheads?

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No: Unfortunately, you are never too old to get pimples. Acne is certainly more common in adolescents but it can happen to anyone. Acne often gets worse during pregnancy because of the hormonal changes.

Question 5

can whitehead disappear itself?

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Yes, sometimes: a whitehead is a collection of sebum or sticky oil in an oil gland whose openening is blocked.  Sometimes the plug enlarges enough to rupture through the thin skin layer.  However, it often ruptures more internally which causes inflammation, which is a red Paulette or pimple.  Retin A (tretinoin) type products help to exfoliate the skin and helpful for those with acne with mostly comedones.

Question 6

what can i do to treat whitehead?

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Whitehead: You can treat one whitehead by simply pricking it open with a sterile needle. If you are getting a lot then you have acne and you can consider using over the counter benzoyl peroxide products or see a dermatologist or gen doc to try differin, retin a (tretinoin) or similar meds.

Question 7

what should you do if you have a whitehead?

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Extraction: The only way to get out a whiteheads is gentle extraction.

Question 8

what are some good ways to clear up whiteheads?

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Acne: Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day &amp; use oil free products. No oily hair or heavy foundations. Try not to pop pimples. Avoid touching face (cradling chin in hands). Remove makeup before bed. Shower after strenuous exercise. Consider OTC products (salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide).  If &gt; mild acne see dermatology.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: whiteheads?

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Whiteheads: Whiteheads =  closed comedon (containing oil, bacteria, skin debris) which is a form of acne.

Question 10

sisters are always going on about whiteheads. what are they?

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Closed comedones: White heads are known medically as closed comedones. They are blocked follicles that are plugged with keratin and sebum. They appear white because the keratin that plugged them has not been oxidized... After this occurs, they become blackheads, or open comedones.

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Son has 6 small red circles with whitehead n middle all over his body. any ideas?

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