<\/span><\/h2>\nDilated pores are depressions in the surface of the facial skin that contain one or more openings to the ducts that transport sweat and oil from their respective eccrine<\/span> glands<\/span> and sebaceous<\/span> glands<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Large pores<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Who widens the pores?<\/span><\/h2>\nLarge pores can be seen at all ages and in all ethnic groups. Certain ethnic groups may have larger pores, particularly those of African and Indian descent. Pores often appear larger with age.<\/p>\n
There is conflicting data on whether men or women are more prone to large pores. In women, the pore size can fluctuate during the menstrual cycle, and the largest pore size occurs during ovulation.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>What causes large pores?<\/span><\/h2>\nFactors that can lead to enlarged pores include:<\/p>\n
\n- Increased tallow<\/span> production<\/li>\n
- \nHair<\/span> follicle<\/span> Size<\/li>\n
- Use of comedogenic<\/span> products<\/li>\n
- Loss of skin elasticity with age.<\/li>\n
- Sun damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Acne is associated with large pores, when they sometimes open comedones<\/span> (black dots) can be seen inside a pore. Inflammatory<\/span> Acne can cause enlarged pores through weakening of the openings of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, making them more likely to become blocked.<\/p>\n<\/span>What is the treatment for large pores?<\/span><\/h2>\nTreatments that focus on preventing and reducing large pores are not very effective. They include:<\/p>\n
\n- Avoid skin creams that induce pimples and whiteheads<\/li>\n
- Weight loss (reported to reduce sebum production)<\/li>\n
- Chemical peels<\/li>\n
- \nCurrent<\/span> nicotinamide\n<\/li>\n
- Plant-derived copper chlorophyllin complexes<\/li>\n
- L-carnitine<\/li>\n
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Current retinoids<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOral treatments used for acne can also help. These include:<\/p>\n