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RIVERA P, Zulay M. Characterization of the population with facial pore obstruction to whom laser therapy was applied at the UNIMEL Dermatology Unit . Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2020, vol.3, n.9, pp.129-138. ISSN 2664-3243.

Abstract Introduction: The pore is an excretion hole found in the epidermis of the skin, where problems of poor sebum removal can occur in people with excess fat; irregular synthesis occurs in the production of sebum increases its production with occlusion of the pores by dead cells. Objective: To analyze the characteristics and laser treatment applied to the population with facial pore obstruction that come to the UNIMEL Dermatology Unit consultation. Methods: A descriptive, field, prospective and cross-sectional study, the study population was 653 patients of both sexes who attended the dermatology consultation and received laser therapy for presenting facial pore obstruction. Descriptive statistics were applied for data representation. The instrument used was a registration list. Results: The patients had an average age of 37 years, different treatments were applied according to the diagnostic criteria, and the photone Black peel procedure was performed in 0.15%, Nova candle in 5.05% and Qs Chemospectra at 94.79% representing a total of 619 people. Conclusion: The largest group of patients who attended treatment was between 31 to 40 years of age, a high percentage of women affected by sequelae of facial damage caused by pore obstruction and sebum accumulation, an important group 48.8% you have acne after 18 years of age.

Palabras clave : Pore; sebum; treatment; population; facial.

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