Topical salicylic acid can be helpful to penetrate pores, clean out the contents and thereby shrink them temporarily. In-office treatments that may result in more long-lasting benefits including the use of high strength salicylic or glycolic acid peels, manual comedone extraction with a #11blade, and the use of professional microneedling accompanied by the application of low strength TCA. In-office TCA CROSS, using maximum strength TCA applied down the shaft of enlarged pores can permanently shrink and tighten them. Warning: This treatment should never be attempted at home, as improperly performed it can result in severe burns and disfiguring scarring.

The best topical to use is a retinoid. Seeing your board certified dermatologist is best to help you with this.

Retin A

The genetic code for number of pores and hair on you is in your DNA.

Facial “pores” can be improved with vitamin A-derived medications like treitinoin and/or facial/chemical peels. Lasers can also be beneficial. For more information please make an appointment with your dermatologist.