Open AccessAnalysis of the number of enlarged pores according to site, age, and sex
Author(s) -
Jung H.J.,
Ahn J.Y.,
Lee J.I.,
Bae J.Y.,
Kim H.L.,
Suh H.Y.,
Youn J.I.,
Park M.Y.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
skin research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.521
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1600-0846
pISSN - 0909-752X
DOI - 10.1111/srt.12438
Subject(s) - wrinkle , forehead , cheek , nose , anatomy , materials science , medicine , dentistry , composite material
Background Increasing the number of enlarged pores causes cosmetic problems. The difference in the number of enlarged pores according to facial site, age, and sex is unclear. Objective To analyze the distribution of the number of enlarged pores according to facial site, age, and sex. Methods and materials We analyzed the number of the enlarged pores and the percentage of wrinkles in the nose, forehead, and cheek from 434 polarized images. The measurement results were analyzed according to site, age, and sex. Relationship between enlarged pore counts and wrinkle severity was also analyzed. The study was conducted by using DermaVision,™ which can take cross‐polarization, parallel polarization, and ultraviolet light images. Results The enlarged pores of the nose and forehead were more prominent than in the cheeks. Pore counts were increased with age, and the increment was significant between the 30's and 40's. There was no significant difference by gender. Enlarged pore counts were related to wrinkle severity. Conclusions The number of enlarged pores differs depending on body site and increased with age. The enlarged pore counts correlate with wrinkle severity and the correlation varies depending on the body site.