A 37-year-old member asked:
What can the dermatologists do about my blackheads & enlarged pores?
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Dr. Peter Lioanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
We can help!: Blackheads can be treated with a number of things, including a retinoid topical medication and, often, starting with some extractions (removal of the clogged pores). The larger pores themselves are much more difficult to permanently fix; it is sort of the "holy grail" in dermatology, but things like photodynamic therapy and some topical medications may be able to help reduce their appearance.
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