The Insight on Skin Pores with Cosmetic Concern in Korean Women

Lee, Sang Yoon; Lee, Sangju; Cho, Han Kyoung

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Enlarged skin pore is a type of serious cosmetic defect for many women. However, the mechanisms underlying the skin pores remain unclear. Currently, several treatment methods are in practice for enlarged skin pores and the most common among those are topical alpha-hydroxy acid, retinoid and chemical peel.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the patients' knowledge, awareness and method of the treatment of the skin pores.
METHODS
Analysis of the interview results and questionnaire responses from 256 individuals, who did not having any history of medical disease.
RESULTS
The number of patients who think that they have enlarged skin pores was 225 (88%). The most common site was around the nose (48%). Enlarged skin pores are thought to be caused by several factors; seborrhea (38%), after removal of sebum (35%) and acne (30%), and common dissatisfactions with enlarged skin pores were visible blackheads and older looks. Patients receive skin care for enlarged skin pores via various remedies, but only 11% actually received dermatologic procedure.
CONCLUSION
High proportion of the population has great concerns regarding their enlarged skin pores, but lack proper treatment. Enlarged skin pores lead to one's dissatisfaction, such as blackheads and older look. Thus, we should investigate the insight on skin pores and offer beneficial treatments for concerned patients.