Whiteheads or commonly called as closed pores or closed comedones, are the first stage of acne. They develop when dead skin cells, sebum, bacteria etc., get clogged at the entrance of the skin and hair follicle. These are commonly present on the face as tiny, white protrusions. It occurs in both men and women. Most commonly seen during adolescent. It is caused by hormonal imbalance which causes increase sebum production. Other reasons are OCP pills usage, familial history, anxiety, stress, pollution, extreme dry skin, foods etc.

Treatment is done with combination of topical treatment and physical extraction procedures.