How do I close this hole on my face?

[T0AST]

I had a persistent black head, just one, on my face. After about two years I have finally got it to go and not come back but I am left with a hole. The rest of my skin is very clear which makes it stand out even more. Any ideas how to close the pore?

Anyone?

I thought cold closes pores. So washing with cool water? Otherwise Clinique used to do a product called (ironically) minimiser - which was exactly that. Used to shrink pores? Not sure if it’s still available or discontinued as they do tend to do that with a lot of products.

You can't actually close pores but you can minimize the appearance using products like the benefit porefessional primer

Oh really? It looks just as bad as the black head! I don't wear make up so I guess I'll just have to live with it

I don't think you can close pores but you can minimise the look of them by keeping them clean and unblocked

Try a cleanser or toner with Salicylic Acid

I think sometimes it can be like the little craters left behind after chicken pox. Dd has one from 20 years ago, it’s never closed

If your skin is otherwise clear I’m sure it’s not that bad. I think my skin looks pretty awful but I always get complimented even when not wearing makeup. I agree you can’t close pores.

Another vote for clinique pore minimiser, if it still exists.

If not, I'd suggest using a toner that tightens and making sure you keep it clear. I had/ have a few like that, and they have eventually gotten smaller - but took time. I presume the elasticity in that pore goes when it is blocked for a while.

You could see a dermatologist who would cut out a tiny piece of skin and close it, so when it heals the pore would be gone. I don’t think there’s a solution other than surgery though.

@T0AST try Paula’s Choice AHA liquid. Supposed to be good at pore reduction. I’d also recommend joining the ‘Caroline Hirons Skincare freaks’ group on FB and ask the question there. It is a very helpful community for skincare issues such as this.

Hope you get it sorted.

I just saw a video last night about pore removal. Until then I had no clue this was even a thing.

If its a large hole that hasn't closed after clearing then you need to see a specialist. It wont disappear on its own, its like a scar.

It's worth trying honey, just a tiny amount, under a plaster for a number of days. Honey can be an amazing topical natural healer and it may reduce the appearance of the scar.

But also a high end beautician might advise options and I'm sure there are surgical solutions.

Microneedling can be good for small scars and enlarged pores.

I would get dermabrasion from a beauty therapist something like crystal clear. Resurfaces the skin so new cells grow - it’s not that deep that you need time off you often have a series of six sessions - just ask them to do extra deep on the pore

It sounds like a dilated pore of winer to me. You generally can't get those to close without some sort of medical procedure.

Does dermabrasion really get rid of open pores? If so I want some! Has anyone got rid of some by doing this?

It must close up like a scar maybe

I had a hole where my nose ring was after I took it out but it didn't bother me. I can barely see it now

I think you just get used to it. No one else notices these things really as much as we do on ourselves

You could try an acid like REN aha.

It makes your skin lovely and smooth so worth a try and your skin will look great and younger and hopefully work on that area quickly

It will fill up again.

After an extraction I use Rugby acne gel 10% which is Benzoyl peroxide and then a Niamicide serum.

I do a weekly peel from Sr Skincare

www.sr-skincare.uk/product/salicylic-acid-chemical-peel-kit/

You can't. You would need to use some sort of dermatological procedure like injectable filler (a tiny amount to fill the indent) or the grafting procedure described previously.

Niacinamide

I used to use a product that called itself Pore Refining Solution - it kinda worked.

NYX pore filler stick is good

Its an icepick scar, not an open pore. The blackhead caused tissue loss that your skin can’t replace.

I think someone else might have said this, but a dermatologist can do a minor surgical procedure to give you a scar that will heal nicely. I’m not aware of anything topical or otc that can do anything, but I’m not an expert, just a fairly clued up beauty hobbyist!