A whitehead is a form of acne where the sebum oil is clogged inside the pore. I'm Jackie, with how to get rid of whiteheads. This type of acne is not inflamed or infected. They appear in the form of tiny white gray spots, in areas around the nose, cheekbone, or where the skin is fine. Follow these tips to tame existing whiteheads, and to prevent new ones from forming. Check with your doctor if you have painful or severe acne. To get rid of whiteheads, heat some water, and dip a wash cloth in it. Wring it out so it's not dripping, to make a hot compress. Take a tissue, and gently press down and away on the whiteheads, not in. If they're not easily popping, stop the procedure. Exfoliate your skin two or three times a week, using a mixture of oatmeal and yogurt for oily skin, or oatmeal and milk for dry skin. Apply this paste all over your face, leave it on for a couple of minutes. Then massage with your fingertips in a circular motion. Wash with warm water, and a mild facial cleanser twice a day. Steam your face over hot water to unclog pores once every three days, and use an over the counter benzoyl peroxide product. Try to keep your hands and hair away from your face. Remember, to get rid of whiteheads, use hot compresses, exfoliate your skin with an oatmeal treatment, and try an over the counter benzoyl peroxide. I'm Jackie, with how to get rid of whiteheads. Have a great day.