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Suggest Treatment For Big Open Pores On Nose

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

Question: Hi! im 26y/o female and my problem is huge/open pores. specific in nose area where blackheads are also a problem, its really obvious and I wonder if there is something I could do to get rid of it, and I have a really oily skin

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding open pores and blackheads and I will answer your query in best possible way.
For better managemen, I would insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so i can layout customized treatment plan according to severity of your clinical condition.
You can either post pictures on this page or can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (2 hours later)

Hi doc. Thank you for an immediate response. I have attached some of my photos,

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tretinoin gel at night time

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the pictures.
I have reviewed the pictures keenly and its good to see that you have very mild open pores and few blackheads.
Pores are actually natural outlets to drain the sebum (oil) produced in the skin. In people with oily skin these outlets are more widely open to drain sebum and are called open pores.
Since pores are part of your skin, they cannot be removed but with proper management one control the size of pore and thus can provide good cosmetic appearance.
For controlling pore size, I would suggest you application of tretinoin gel 0.04% daily at night time on regular basis.
Even this tretinoin gel will help in removing your blackheads.
Use salicyclic acid and glycolic acid based cleanser like AHAGLOW-S to thorroughly cleanse your pores and thus prevent new blackhead formation.
Avoid use of any oil based cosmetics on face.
Hope this will take care of your problem.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from myside.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (40 hours later)

Thank you Doc. I would give it a try. Very much appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you best of health.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar