Large Facial Pores

Pores are superficial skin structures seen as small openings on the skin surface. These are openings from the ducts carrying sweat and oil from the eccrine (sweat) and sebaceous (oil/sebum) glands. They visible in all age and ethnic groups.

What causes large facial pores?

Factors that may lead to large/more visible pores include:

• Increased sebum production

• Hair follicle size

• Genetic predisposition

• Comedogenic products

• Ageing

• Photodamage

• Acne

• Vitamin A deficiency