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Nothing can, or should, erase your pores, stressesDr.

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Whitney Bowe, board-certified dermatologist and founder ofDr.

First, the basics.

How quickly do these topical solutions work?

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(More on those specific procedures below.)

What actually reduces the size of pores?

While topical products can clear out the pores, in-office procedures can actually alter them.

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The pore is like a basket, woven with collagen strands, Bowe explains.

These are recommended in a series for best results, usually spaced approximately one month apart, she says.

(How many services will depend on a patients unique skin-care needs.)

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How can I shrink my nose pores fast?

Pores around the nose can be the most visible, giving some the itch to find a fast-acting solution.

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