Whiteheads and spots can be the bane of many teenagers lives, although the good news is there are lots of treatment for whiteheads on the market. Gone are the days are dirty flannels and regular soap. There are now literally hundreds of dermatologically tested creams, soaps and wipes out there specifically designed to rid teenagers of the confidence knocking horror of walking around with spots on their faces.

Although it’s partly in the genes and some people are more susceptible to white heads than others – a good product that is delicate on the skin, but at the same time cleans out the pores can rid even the worse cases of spots. White heads are generally different from the more severe acne, and can be treated with simple washing.

It’s no good using a treatment for whiteheads without being overly clean with it though. A few top tips to help you rid whiteheads are as follows:

• Don’t touch the face with dirty hands or scratch irritated areas, this can cause redness, result in more whiteheads and in some cases become infected.

• Make sure when using a cream or soap you use clean items when washing. It’s advisable to use throw away cotton wool pads as opposed to dirty flannels.

• Don’t scrub. The skin is delicate and can become damaged. Be gentle and use wipes or cotton wool as mentioned.

• After washing the face use a clean towel to pat the spotty area dry, again do not scrub.

• Don’t overdo it. You can actually clog up your pores.

There is lots of different treatment for whiteheads out there and it is best to shop around for one that suits you personally. A lot of what you see in marketing is over hyped jargon and consulting a doctor can help you pick the right product.