Cleanse your face gently twice a day with a mild cleanser
Use a salicylic acid cleanser or leave-on product
Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer
Use a retinoid at night if tolerated
Avoid squeezing or picking the whiteheads
Use a warm compress for a few minutes to soften clogged pores
Exfoliate gently 1 to 2 times a week
Avoid heavy, oily, or pore-clogging skincare and makeup
Keep hair products off the nose area
Wash pillowcases and towels regularly
Use sunscreen labeled non-comedogenic
See a dermatologist if whiteheads are persistent, painful, or worsening