Skin Health & Beauty Articles from Obliv Young
Articles from Obliv Young Clinic explain skin and beauty topics in plain language, from everyday skincare to the treatments we offer, so you have the information you need before a consultation with a doctor.
Topical Vitamin C for Acne-Prone Skin: What Does It Help With?
Topical Vitamin C for Acne-Prone Skin: What Does It Help With? Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant skincare ingredient that may support the visible appearance of uneven tone or some marks. It is not an automatic treatment for acne, and topical vitamin C is not interchangeable with oral or intravenous vitamin C. Quick summary The…
Why Does Sunscreen Pill and How Can You Fix It?
Why Does Sunscreen Pill and How Can You Fix It? Sunscreen pilling is when a product on the skin rolls or gathers into small flakes, balls, or visible particles. It may be related to skin characteristics and the way products are applied, but pilling alone does not prove that sunscreen has stopped working, caused an…
AHA vs BHA for Acne-Prone Skin: What Is the Difference?
AHA vs BHA for Acne-Prone Skin: What Is the Difference? The short answer is that the evidence used here does not show that AHA or BHA is a permanent winner for everyone. The closest comparison examined glycolic-acid peel (an AHA) and salicylic-acid peel (a BHA) in people with mild to moderately severe facial acne. In…
What Is the Difference Between Dehydrated Skin and Dry Skin?
What Is the Difference Between Dehydrated Skin and Dry Skin? Readers may use “dehydrated skin” to describe how their skin looks or feels. Dermatology, however, uses the established terms dry skin and xerosis. Dehydrated skin is not confirmed here as a separate diagnosis that can be identified by one visible sign. So do not use…
Filler Lumps After Injection: How to Tell Them From Swelling
Short answer: A lump after filler may relate to early swelling, the location or layer of the product, existing tissue, inflammation, or another issue that needs an examination. Do not diagnose a visible or palpable lump from a description or photograph, especially when it does not improve. Contact the injecting clinic or a qualified clinician.…
Acne Around the Mouth: Possible Causes and When to Seek Assessment
Short answer: Bumps around the mouth may be acne caused by blocked and inflamed follicles, but they can also result from irritation, contact reactions, folliculitis, or a periorificial-dermatitis-like rash. The location alone cannot identify the cause. Acne may include comedones and inflamed pimples, while a rash-like pattern may involve small, similar bumps with itch, burning,…
Back Acne: Causes, Safer Care, and When Bumps May Be Something Else
Short answer: Back acne can develop when follicles become clogged and inflamed, with sweat, heat, friction, tight clothing, equipment, or product residue acting as contributing factors for some people. However, not every bump on the back is acne. Small, very uniform, itchy bumps can also fit a form of folliculitis or another skin condition. Start…
How to Treat Acne Scars: Understand the Type Before Choosing an Option
Short answer: Depressed acne scars form when inflammation damages the skin and the healing process does not restore enough supporting collagen. Treatment depends on scar type, depth, number, skin tone, active acne, previous procedures, and the person’s goals. Rolling, boxcar, and ice-pick scars can require different approaches, and some people need a staged or combined…
Inflammatory Acne: Causes, Types, and Safer Ways to Manage It
Short answer: Inflammatory acne develops when a clogged follicle becomes inflamed. It may appear as a red or swollen bump, a tender pimple, a pustule, or a deeper lump. The right next step depends on the lesion’s depth, number, location, recurrence, and the person’s skin history. Avoid squeezing or picking, especially when the spot is…
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