whitehead ques

[tristie]

i keep getting these whitehead acne on my chin. normally, they go away if i leave them alone. sometimes they get irritated and infected looking and then look like a pimple. when i try to extract the stuff inside(which i know i shouldn't do) it becomes raw and the skin around the area becomes red, then extremely dry and flakes off. nothing really comes out of them either.i feel like there is an underlying issue where i could prevent the white heads in the first place. how can i prevent/ treat this issue. could i have and infection of some sort or is this normal. i am almost 31, if that makes a difference.

[loiloi]

Hi. Acne on the chin is often hormonal in cause. Rule out pregnancy, then ask your doctor about the benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill. The oestrogen it contains blocks the actions of androgens (hormones responsible for acne). Avoid the hormonal IUD, injection and mini-pill which can make acne worse.
Your doctor can also prescribe a topical acne gel such as Differin or Duac gel, which are much more effective than store-bought lotions.
You're right about not squeezing spots, this spreads bacteria under the skin causing more spots in the same place and could lead to permanent scarring.
Eloise.

[DarMer0407]

OMg i have that junk on my chin. it is so annoying. you can only see it when i flex my chin which is good. but i did notice it after i had my first child. besides that i only breakout like crazy when its that time of the month.