The conundrum of skin pores in dermocosmetology.
'Skin pore' is a term used by lay people and in the field of cosmetology. It remains misleading when it is not clearly defined. Indeed, lay people use it with at least 3 different meanings. Basically, invisible pores represent the openings of the sweat gland apparatus. By contrast, the visible pores represent enlarged empty funnel-shaped or cylindrical horny impacted openings of pilosebaceous follicles. This review describes some of the current objective methods used to describe skin pores.
Uhoda
Emmanuelle
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Department of Dermatopathology, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
Piérard-Franchimont
Claudine
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Petit
Ludivine
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Piérard
Gérald E
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D013545:Sweat Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays