The Ultimate Guide to Titanium Dioxide in Sunscreen
Discover the benefits of titanium dioxide as a sunscreen ingredient, its safety, effectiveness, and environmental impact. Learn why it's...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 2, 20232 min read
Astaxanthin in Skincare
The antioxidant effect of astaxanthin is as much as 1000 times higher than coenzyme Q10. It is thought to help as a supplement for...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 2, 20234 min read
Chin hair
Some women report the development of chin hair as early as puberty while many women note these hairs poking out by their mid-30s....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 24, 20234 min read
Self Tanners | Step-by-step guide for sunless tanners
Self-tanners, or sunless tanners, provide pigmentation without the need for UV exposure. Self-tanners contain dihydroxyacetone to add...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 9, 20235 min read
How to shop for retinol
If you are just starting on a retinol product, I recommend starting with brands found at the drugstore. The reason is simple. These...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Nicotinamide | Vitamin B3 & Skin cancer
Nicotinamide is a form of Vitamin B3, also known as niacin or nicotinic acid. Nicotinamide has been shown to play an important role in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 4, 20235 min read
Night Creams | How to choose a Retinol
Nighttime is the best opportunity to help your skin repair itself from the damage it sees during the day from UV rays and free radicals...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Botox During Pregnancy
Botox has many medical and cosmetic uses. With the current data available, Botox is considered category C during pregnancy. The...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 2, 20235 min read
What’s in your clothing | Textile Dyes
Most textiles will have some sort of textile dye to impart a color to the garment and yes, this may trigger some skin issues that it's...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 2, 20234 min read
Photocarcinogenesis | Light-induced cancer development
Breaking down this word is “photo” meaning light-induced, “carcino-” meaning cancer, and “genesis” meaning origin or development. ...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 11, 20235 min read
Dandruff | 8 Drugstore Products & How they work
Dandruff is a term that generally applies to a constellation of flaking and itching of the scalp along with possible dryness and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Droopy Eyelids | Anti-aging for Dermatochalasis of the upper eyelid
Droopy eyelids, also referred to as heavy eyelids or dermatochalasis of the upper eyelid, is a common change to see in the eyelid skin as...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Moisturizing Hand Soap
Moisturizing and soap in the same name can seem like an oxymoron since soap is cleaning away buildup on the skin while moisturizing...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Aug 13, 20234 min read
Forehead | Pigment, wrinkles, inflammation, dryness, pores & laxity
A lot can go on with the forehead. Some of the changes our forehead experiences as we age are anticipated, while others did not have to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 22, 202314 min read
Natural vs Premature Aging of the Skin | What does "anti-aging" mean to you?
The conversation on the aging of the skin needs a little direction so that your roadmap for finding solutions will actually make a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 17, 20235 min read
Acne Face Map
It’s true that many of my patients will state that they always get acne in the "exact same spot!" They believe that the exact same...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 9, 20237 min read
Diapers | Choosing the right diaper as a part of a skincare routine
For babies, infants, and toddlers with a tendency towards eczema or sensitive skin, one of the most important things to consider in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 7, 20236 min read
Mosquito Repellents | A must-have skincare essential for summer
Mosquito repellents work by making us less attractive to mosquitoes. They work by repelling insects, not killing them. There are a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Sunscreen That Won't Stain Clothes
Sunscreens can either stain your clothes or leave a residue behind depending on the type chosen. In general, it can be easier to lift a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Peptides in Skincare
It is so hard to say if peptides in skincare are worth the cost simply because very few products disclose the precise peptides used and...
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