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Whiteheads

Whiteheads

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Whiteheads are mildly reddened, raised skin bumps with white tops.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

34 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very rare

Body locations

Skin

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