This article was written by Margareth Pierre-Louis, MD and by How.com.vn staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Dr. Margareth Pierre-Louis is a board certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Physician Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Twin Cities Dermatology Center and Equation Skin Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twin Cities Dermatology Center is a comprehensive dermatology clinic treating patients of all ages through clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and telemedicine. Equation Skin Care was created to provide the best in evidence-based, natural skin care products. Dr. Pierre-Louis earned a BS in Biology and an MBA from Duke University, an MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota, and completed a dermatopathology fellowship at Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Pierre-Louis is board certified in dermatology, cutaneous surgery, and dermatopathology by the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology.
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If you're like most people, you dream of smooth flawless skin, which is why it's so irritating when acne pops up. Most times, acne is caused by clogged pores, but what do these look like? In this article, we'll help you identify clogged pores and go over what causes them. We'll also help you treat clogged pores, so you can get back to enjoying healthy beautiful skin.
This article is based on an interview with our board certified dermatologist, Margareth Pierre-Louis, founder of Twin Cities Dermatology Center and Equation Skin Care. Check out the full interview here.
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- Although some people argue that certain foods like sugar or dairy can lead to clogged pores, researchers agree that more studies are needed to understand a possible link between acne and diet.[12]Thanks
- If you'd like extra guidance for removing and preventing clogged pores, work with a dermatologist to create a personalized skincare routine.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/acne.html
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279211/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-does-my-acne-get-worse-in-the-summer/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/prevent-acne.html
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-does-my-acne-get-worse-in-the-summer/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-steaming-your-face-good-for-your-skin/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/face/treat-large-pores
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/in-depth/acne-products/art-20045814
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/in-depth/acne-products/art-20045814
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