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The effect of physically applied alpha hydroxyl acids on the skin pore and comedone

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Publisher:: International Journal of Cosmetic Science (Kim SJ, et al.)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-11-10
URL:: https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12244

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Evidence: In 23 women, a single application of a 4% alpha-hydroxy acid solution combined with negative-pressure physical action significantly reduced whitehead and blackhead counts at 1, 2 and 4 weeks, and reduced pore area and number at week 1, compared with AHA peeling alone.