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Causes of whiteheads on the nose and how to get rid of them

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Whiteheads form when pores get blocked by oil, dead skin cells, and ...
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Can't Resist Popping That Whitehead? Here's How Dermatologists Recommend Doing It So You Don't Ruin Your Skin.

Whiteheads. You may think of this pesky form of acne as merely a pubescent person's problem, but 10 to 20% of adults get them too, according to the Cleveland Clinic. That makes these red, irritated ...