Anti Aging Face Masks
Using an overnight face mask is a way to get a little more out of your skincare routine. Read more... Topics Why should one use a mask to...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 16, 20224 min read
Expired beauty products
Given the fact that beauty products are at risk for contamination, consider the location the product is used and the risks associated...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 16, 20222 min read
Product Claims | ‘Maximum Strength’ vs ‘Clinical Strength’
When you see these claims - maximum strength and clinical strength- on the side of a package, they likely give the impression that the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 16, 20222 min read
How to shave with a fake tan
If you shave or wax, some superficial exfoliation will occur which will remove the pigment from the spray tan. Read more... Topics How do...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 16, 20224 min read
Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash that occurs along the distribution of a nerve, called a dermatome. Read more... Topics What is Shingles? What...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Skin "bumps"
The skin contains numerous appendages such as hair follicles, sweat ducts, oil glands, muscles attached to each hair follicle, etc. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Hair Masks
Hair masks can coat the cuticle of the hair to make the scaly surface of the hair follicle less apparent. Read more... Topics Do DIY hair...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 14, 20224 min read
Peel Off Masks
It’s worth noting that there are 4 different types of facial masks with peel-off masks demonstrating improved hydration of the skin...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 14, 20222 min read
Home Remedies for Hair Loss
I researched each at-home remedy that patients have told me they have tried to see if any had any scientific research behind it. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Olive Oil for Hair Masks & Skincare
Olive Oil is a common go-to for most home remedy seekers for hair and skin. Read more... Topics How can olive oil play a role in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Charcoal in Skincare
Charcoal has become a popular ingredient for skincare products to include when targeting excess oil or impurities. Read more... Topics...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Helix / Cartilage Piercing
The main caution I tend to have for patients obtaining piercings through cartilage is to make sure that the earring used is made of...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Dirty phone? Can you get germs from your phone?
There are studies on this! Yes- our phones have been found to carry most commonly staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, and E. coli as far as...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Hair Changes ... on your toes?
Interestingly, decreased hair growth on toes is a clinical sign that can point towards diagnoses related to poor circulation as well as...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 11, 20222 min read
Burns | Quick Guide on Management
A burn is a result of thermal injury to the skin. These are introduced externally with the damage migrating from the outermost layer of...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 11, 20224 min read
Black seed oil (Black cumin or Kalonji) | Health Benefits
There are numerous benefits associated with black seed oil that have been studied including its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 27, 20225 min read
Wound healing
Understanding the wound healing process and what your skin needs and when it needs it can help reduce the tendency towards scarring. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 24, 20224 min read
Acne & Diet | What's the story?
The story behind food and acne is not completely straightforward. Read more... Topics Why are there mixed answers on acne and diet? Are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 20, 20222 min read
How to soothe the delicate skin around the eyes
The soft tissue around the eyes is like a sponge. Read more... Topics What happens to the skin around the eyes when we are fatigued and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 14, 20222 min read
UPF | Making sense of another acronym
UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. Clothing items and textiles can be tested for how much UV is blocked by the textile. Read...
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