Clogged pores are a common skin pathology - it is a prerequisite for the formation of acne.
The reason for clogged pores is the accumulation of dirt, oil and dead skin cells.
Clogged pores are often seen in people with oily skin. As a rule, it is noticeable on the face, although it is quite possible to appear on any other part of the body (scalp, neck, back, chest, arms).
Possible causes are:
- Dry skin;
- Products intended for the face (cleanser, lotions, cosmetics);
- some medicines;
- Oily skin formed due to age, hormonal or genetic background.
The condition of clogged pores worsens due to the following reasons:
- Some products;
- Clothes;
- Damp environment;
- Abdominal discharge, burning;
- Polluted environment;
- Stress and anxiety;
- You rub your skin hard while washing or using a scrub.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22773-clogged-pores
