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Open Pores
Hiding the facial appearance because of large pores on the facial skin? These are nothingbut open pores that can be caused by oily or dry skin, acne, or inevitable aging. Dr. Soumya Singh, the best skin doctor in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique offers the best open porestreatment using the most advanced techniques that help make the skin look clearer.
What are Open Pores?
Human skin contains millions of pores that remain open to allow the skin to breathe. The pores are the openings of the ducts that carry natural oil/sebum or sweat from deeper skin layers onto the superficial skin to keep the skin hydrated and provide it with a smooth texture. These also contain hair follicles and may vary in occurrence across age and ethnicity. Their size ranges between 5-10µm and 40-80µm in diameter. Mostly pores remain invisible to the naked eye but they may enlarge and become more noticeable over time.
Open pores refer to the noticeable enlarged skin pores that often appear in areas with a higher density of sebaceous glands, particularly the ‘t zone’ of the face. These can have ill effects on the skin texture and become a cosmetic concern for anyone with oily or combination skin types. Visit now at The Skin Clinique to know more about open pores treatment in Faridabad.
Types of Open Pores
- O-shaped pores: These are round-shaped pores that mostly appear on the T-zone of the face of men and women with oily skin or skin prone to acne.
- U-shaped pores: These appear in areas where the skin is dry.
- Y-shaped pores: With advancing age, collagen production in the skin declines. This results in visible water-shaped pores a.k.a. Y-shaped pores. Mostly they tend to beseen on the cheeks.
What Causes Open Pores?
There are multiple factors contributing to the occurrence of open pores, including:
- Excessive Production of Natural Sebum- People having oily or combination skin types tends to produce an excess of natural oils in the skin through open pores that result in the enlargement of the openings of ducts in the skin and the appearance of open pores.
- Increased Volume of the Hair Follicle- Every hair present on the body grows from a hair follicle- a tubular structure located under the skin pores. The skin pores are openings of these hair follicles. The thicker hair follicles have bigger skin openings which further dilate to allow the natural sebum to flow through resulting in enlarged/open pores.
- Hormonal Fluctuations- High levels of androgens (testosterone and DHT) can stimulate the hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands and trigger excessive sebum production which leads to large open pores.
- Persistent Acne- The pores positioned in the acne-prone skin tend to easily clog with excess sebum, dead skin cells, and dirt and result in blackheads and whiteheads. Moreover, if the skin pores are also blocked with acne-causing bacteria, it leads to inflammatory acne which can further weaken sebaceous glands and follicular openings and eventually enlarge the pores.
- Heredity- The size of the skin pores depends upon certain genes. This means if any close relative of a person happens to have enlarged pores, the chances of the person having the same are more. Therefore, genetic predisposition and ethnicity are noteworthy internal factors that can lead to open pores in some individuals. Additionally, if an individual does not take proper skin care, it can result in a build-up of dead skin cells in the pores and stretch them out.
- Aging- As people grow older, their skin tends to lose its firmness and elasticity due to the loss of skin structural proteins: collagen, and elastin, and even become drier due to the loss of hyaluronic acid- a natural water-retaining substance in the skin. All thesecan cause the skin pores to become bigger than usual. It may even make the skin look saggy and stretched.
- Frequent or Overexposure to the Skin- Increased sun exposure along with a humid climate can make the skin deprived of collagen and elastin fibers. As a result, the skin’s elasticity and strength get reduced which makes the skin pores appear crater-like in older adults.
- Acute Skin Conditions and Nutritional Deficiency- In rare cases, open pores can be caused by Vitamin A deficiency and Chronic radio dermatitis.
How to Diagnose Open Pores?
The dermatologist in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique carries out a thorough physical examination of the affected area. The severity of the open pores is determined based on the following criteria:
- Pore size
- Location of the pores
- The severity of the condition
- Size of the affected area.
Next, the family and personal medical history, hormonal health, and lifestyle habits of the patient are reviewed to figure out the reason behind the occurrence of open pores. Furthermore, the dermatologist also assesses the patient’s skin type. Based on all these, the dermatologist recommends a personalized treatment plan to the patient for a notice able reduction of the open pores.
Can Open Pores be Prevented or Treated?
People having open pores can’t get rid of them but they can try to avoid having them or reduce their appearance and improve their skin’s appearance. The treatment of open pores is very challenging as they have various underlying causes. The patient can try out a steamy facial to clean out the pores, reduce their size, and provide a refreshing and radiant skin glow. For more aesthetic results and skin pampering, one can even try to add essential oils or herbs to the steam. Patients can even try out aloe vera gel or over-the-counter facial masks such as oatmeal, egg-white, or clay masks that dry out the skin, tighten the pores or help remove blackheads.
Here are some of the advanced modalities for open pores treatment in Faridabad performed as a standalone or as combination treatments at The Skin Clinique to provide optimal results:
- Topical Therapies- There is a wide range of exfoliating products in the form of creams, astringents, and lotions that helps to remove the top affected skin layers and unclog the pores. These include alpha-hydroxy acids (such as lactic, citric, or glycolic acid), reti-noids (such as tretinoin- usually recommended for chronic acne), and beta-hydroxy acids (such as salicylic acid). Dermatologists in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique also prescribe the use of topical applications like Vitamin C and nicotin-amide to diminish open pores.
- Oral Medications- Skin professionals in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique even prescribe oral medications including antiandrogens (like spiro-nolacto-ne), oral retin-oids (like Isotreti-noin), and oral contraceptives if the patient is diagnosed with open pores caused by hormonal fluctuations. The dosage of these drugs must be taken strictly as prescribed by the dermatologist to achieve the best results without any side effects.
- Laser toning- Open pores can be treated by USFDA-approved laser technology like Q-switched Nd: YAG and Fractionated Erbium YAG lasers. These lasers work on theprinciple of selective photothermolysis. They help remove the top affected skin layersand even boost collagen production in the skin, thereby effectively minimizing theappearance of open pores.
- Chemical peels- For controlled skin exfoliation, the dermatologist might recommendthe application of acidic solutions like glycolic acid and salicylic acid. The chemical peels can help control excess sebum production and also aid in skin renewal, there by reducing large skin pores.
- Fractional Micro-needling Radiofrequency (MNRF)- This treatment involves theuse of a device with multiple micro-needles on its surface to create micro-punctures inthe skin and release radio frequency energy in the deeper skin layers. The radio frequency energy gets converted into thermal energy that heats the dermis and encourages collagen and elastin production in the skin. Eventually, there is decreased visibility of open pores.
- Comedone Extraction- If open pores are the result of whiteheads and blackheads ,skin experts may make use of specialized tools to extricate them and prevent clogging of the pores as well as their subsequent widening.
Preventive Measures:
- Daily apply broad-spectrum sunscreen on the skin to prevent sun damage and dehydrated skin. If having oily skin, go for a mineral sunscreen that does not clog thepores.
- Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.
- Before going to bed, get rid of makeup as it could also clog the pores if left behind.
- Avoid eating a diet rich in oils and carbohydrates as these can result in acne breakoutand eventually open pores, instead add more vitamins and minerals to the diet to skin healthy, firm, and radiant.
- Make use of only non-comedogenic skin care products to prevent clogging of thepores.
- Always keep the skin moisturized. Use water-based moisturizers that are suitable foroily/combination skin types.
Visit now at The Skin Clinique, best skin clinic to know more about the cost of open pores treatment in Faridabad and avail the exciting treatment benefits.