“毛孔” in English is pore, and pore-related skin concerns are often among the most persistent and difficult to manage in skincare routines—for both men and women. No matter what kind of skin issue you face, once pores are involved, it tends to become a major source of frustration.
A pore is essentially the opening of a hair follicle (毛囊口), which is also the shared outlet for the sebaceous gland (皮脂腺). In daily life, pore-related problems are extremely common, and many skin conditions are linked to pore health. One of the most typical examples is large pores (毛孔粗大).
Generally, pores larger than 0.02mm² are considered “large pores.” This condition is often associated with high sebum secretion (皮脂分泌旺盛), skin aging (皮肤老化), and photoaging (光老化). However, other contributing factors include seborrhoeic dermatitis (脂溢性皮炎), clogged pores (毛孔污物阻塞), smoking, and bad skincare habits like picking at pimples.
Once pores become enlarged, the skin may turn oily or dry, leading to poor metabolism and a vicious cycle that makes the skin look rough and dull. The uneven texture becomes visible and, more importantly, difficult to reverse. At this point, the most effective approach is to turn to aesthetic medicine (医美).
We generally categorize enlarged pores into four main types:
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Keratin type (角质型)
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Oily skin type (油光型)
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Dry skin type (缺水型)
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Aging skin type (松弛老化型)
Each type has different underlying causes and thus requires different treatments.
For energy-based treatments, the most recommended options are the PICOSURE Laser Pigmentation Treatment (蜂巢皮秒激光) and the M22 IPL Treatment (光子嫩肤). For radiofrequency treatments, options include Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling (黄金微针) and Fractional Skin Resurfacing (FSR) (相控点阵射频). Both laser and RF treatments work deep into the dermis layer, stimulating collagen regeneration in damaged skin to help reduce pore size, improve skin texture, and smoothen the skin surface.
As for daily maintenance, combining treatments like Acid Peel (刷酸), Mesotherapy (水光针), and Hydrafacial (海菲秀) can significantly enhance and sustain results. These combinations both renew the skin at the root and maintain stability in everyday care, offering a synergistic effect that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
If you are in London and looking for medically regulated, effective treatments, Ai Beauty Clinic, which is certified by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is the top choice for Asian clients seeking trusted and professional care.