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First step.. Spray with engine degreaser and steam clean everything on that part. Let it dry etc, clean the whole surroundings, drive the car and inspect....
But yeah, replacing the head gasket is quite a lot of work. Timing belt has to be removed, head has to be resurfaced, you might need to do the same with the block to make sure (head/block line up perfectly flat) before putting the new gasket in. While the head is out, its probably wise to replace the valve seals as well.
I have a leak myself and I believe its my worn out valve seals. I do get a little white smoke then gone after like 2 sec. I only get it when I start the car like 2 or 3 out of 10 times maybe. I inspected the same area on mine as in your picture and mine is clean. I also need to replace the front seals (oil pump seal, crank seals etc...)
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