Whiteheads are also known as closed comedones, milia. It is a chronic condition that affects teenagers and young adults. When the trapped sebum and bacteria stay below the skin surface, a whitehead is formed. Whiteheads may show up as tiny white spots, or they may be so small that they are unseen to the naked eye. Whiteheads are deep seeded white bumps that form when skin cells and sebaceous matter become trapped rather than exfoliate naturally. Whiteheads can arise anywhere