How to solve blackheads and enlarged pores
Disease description:
My own skin has large pores, especially with a lot of blackheads on the nose area. I would like to ask the doctor, what is the best way to address blackheads and enlarged pores?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Blackheads are a skin condition caused by the blockage of hair follicles due to a combination of sebum and keratin, which then oxidize and darken. Enlarged pores are often associated with this condition. Addressing blackheads and enlarged pores requires a comprehensive approach:
1. **Dietary Regulation**: It is important to maintain healthy eating habits, consuming more vegetables and fruits to promote metabolism, while avoiding spicy or greasy foods that may lead to pore blockage.
2. **Daily Cleansing**: Use a gentle facial cleanser to remove surface dirt and impurities. Additionally, applying a warm towel compress can help open pores and facilitate the removal of blockages.
3. **Medication Treatment**: Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as isotretinoin soft capsules or tretinoin cream can be used. These medications help inhibit sebum production, dissolve blackheads, and reduce pore size.
4. **Laser Therapy**: Laser-generated photonic energy can stimulate collagen proliferation in the dermis and inhibit sebaceous gland secretion, thereby treating blackheads and tightening pores.
5. **Chemical Peels**: This chemical treatment involves applying salicylic acid or mandelic acid to the skin surface, which promotes new keratin production, clears pores, removes deep pore impurities and blackheads, and helps reduce pore size.
