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Podcast: Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela
Episode: Episode 42: Pore Size Truth — Can You Actually Shrink Them?
Description: Pores are one of the most talked-about topics in skincare, and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee break down what pores actually are, why they exist, and why the idea of "shrinking" them isn't as straightforward as social media makes it seem. They walk through the biology behind pores, including their role in oil production, skin health, and barrier function, and why they're something you need, not something to erase. The conversation digs into what really determines pore size, from genetics and hormones to oil production...