Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Tiny Red Bumps With White Heads On The Face?
Hi, my name is emily and i need advice from a dermatoligist reguarding small red bumps that have started to come up on my face within the past couple months. They arent module acne but rather small red bumps and tiny whiteheads. I have tried everything under the sun, and seen and esthetician and nothing is helping. What can i do?
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hello Emily,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Whiteheads are basically a type of acne.
Any cosmetics or medication can block the pores and cause acne.
Especially sunscreen are notorious to cause acne because they are oil based most of the time. Try using water-based sunscreen as they have least chances of causing acne.
Also on daily basis use a retinoid like tretinoin in lower percentage like 0.25 at night time over full face to prevent new eruption of acne and for healthy glowing skin.
Use a gentle cleanser for oily skin like cetaphil OS on regular basis.
Drink plenty of water and take fresh fruits and vegetable in your diet.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Whiteheads are basically a type of acne.
Any cosmetics or medication can block the pores and cause acne.
Especially sunscreen are notorious to cause acne because they are oil based most of the time. Try using water-based sunscreen as they have least chances of causing acne.
Also on daily basis use a retinoid like tretinoin in lower percentage like 0.25 at night time over full face to prevent new eruption of acne and for healthy glowing skin.
Use a gentle cleanser for oily skin like cetaphil OS on regular basis.
Drink plenty of water and take fresh fruits and vegetable in your diet.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Acneiform eruptions
Loading Online Doctors....