Whiteheads

Whiteheads are small, millimeter-sized cysts containing keratin that appear just below the skin surface. These hard, pearly white nodules, which look like pus-filled pustules, are usually found in large numbers around the eyes (including the eyelids), on the temples, forehead and nose in both children and adults. Although whiteheads do not pose a health risk and are not contagious, they can be a nuisance for aesthetic reasons. Therefore, many people choose to have them removed at a dermatologist’s office.

Types of whiteheads

The most common types of whiteheads include:

Whiteheads in newborns

• occur in approximately 40-50% of newborns,
• are most commonly seen on the nose, but can also appear on the oral mucosa, scalp, face, and trunk,
• heal spontaneously within a few weeks of birth.

Primary whiteheads in children and adults

• are most commonly found on the eyelids, cheeks, forehead and genitals,
• may be red and cause pain,
• they heal on their own, but may remain visible on the skin for months or longer.

Spreading whiteheads

• usually occur on the eyelids, behind the ears, on the cheeks or jaw,
• occur in children and adults, especially middle-aged women,
• they occur spontaneously or are associated with genetic or autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus or lichen planus.

Secondary whiteheads

• occur as a result of superficial skin damage,
• occur at the site of injury,
• in cutaneous porphyria are most commonly seen on the fingers and back of the hands,
• calcified nodule similar to whiteheads may develop after a neonatal blood examination taken from the heel.

Advantages of using laser in the treatment of whiteheads in the Zakrzewski Clinic:

• 5 minutes – that’s how long it usually takes to remove an unsightly skin lesion,
• Immediate, positive results of the treatment,
• The treatment is very precise and gentle, which significantly reduces the recovery period,
• The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it painless and safe for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases,
• The use of local anesthesia means that the Patients can eat and drink before the procedure and immediately return to their daily activities afterwards,
• The procedure does not cause side effects in the form of scars or pain. There is no need for pain pills,
• After the procedure, the Patients continue to be under the care of the Clinic, and their condition is monitored according to an individually adapted health monitoring schedule.

Whiteheads removal in Katowice

Whiteheads as they occur most often on the face skin can be a serious and long-term aesthetic problem. Therefore, it is worth undergoing treatment to remove them. Optimally conducted therapy for the removal of whiteheads consists of two stages – a professional dermatological consultation and evaluation of the nature of skin lesion by a dermatologist as well as selection of method and performance of the procedure to remove pigmented lesions.

Ablative CO2 laser therapy is most commonly used to eliminate pigmented lesions, but other methods such as chemical peelings can also be used.

Removal of whiteheads with CO2 laser is a quick, completely safe and effective way to get rid of unsightly lesions.

Alma Pixel CO2 laser used in our Zakrzewscy Clinic is a method based on the use of a surgical tip, which is very precise and the treatment is performed without disturbing the surrounding tissues. Extremely high precision of Alma Pixel CO2 laser makes it possible to remove whiteheads from those areas of the skin that require delicate treatment (e.g. eyelids), which directly translates into high effectiveness of the therapy with minimization of the time needed for healing and convalescence.

Check out the offer of Zakrzewscy Clinic in the scope of whiteheads removal. In our offer you can also find treatments aimed at removing warts and condyloma.

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