whitehead
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhwaɪtˌhɛd// UK //wˈaɪthɛd// white·head
n. a small, white bump on your skin that happens when a pore gets clogged with oil and dead skin. It is a common type of acne that stays under the surface of the skin.
n. a small, pale papule formed by the accumulation of sebum and keratin within a hair follicle whose opening is closed. Often contrasted with blackheads, which are open to the air and oxidise.
I woke up with a small whitehead on my chin.
Dermatologists recommend using a gentle cleanser rather than squeezing a whitehead, which can lead to scarring.
The clinical trial focused on topical treatments designed to dissolve the keratin plug of a whitehead before the surrounding tissue becomes inflamed.
Usage
Commonly used in both medical and everyday contexts to describe closed comedones.