Yoshihito Kawashima, Akinori Kiso, Naoko Kishida, Yoko Ito, Nobuaki Ohto and Toshimitsu Kambara – Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd, Japan
Conspicuous pores, which can be caused by excess of sebum secretion, sagging of the skin and parakeratosis, constitute one of the major skin problems faced by women.1,2 The size of facial pores, which is indicated by total area etc, is increased with age.3 Facial pore deformation is also induced by decreased elasticity with ageing. Young women are aware of conspicuous pores on the nose, which can be caused by excess of sebum secretion. On the other hand, middle-aged women are aware of conspicuous pores on the cheek, which can be caused by decreased skin elasticity.3
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