Is crying good for your skin?
...crying will cause irritation and swelling from salty tears being wiped away or drying on the skin. Read more... Topics I have been a...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist | CEO | Functional Textile Expert | Bioethicist | Educator | Author | Mom
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 11, 20226 min read
Bandages | How to care for a wound
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Oct 10, 20224 min read
Mascara
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Oct 10, 20225 min read
Nail Health
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Oct 9, 20223 min read
Finasteride for Hair Loss | What you need to know
Photo: Wix In discussing treatment options with patients for male pattern baldness, after topical options, an oral medication called...
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Oct 9, 20224 min read
Overnight Masks
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Oct 2, 20224 min read
Tanning Nasal Sprays | What you need to know
Tanning nasal sprays make use of melanotan. When sprayed in the nose, it is absorbed and acts on melanocytes to increase melanin...
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Oct 2, 20223 min read
Razor Burn
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Oct 2, 20223 min read
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
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Oct 1, 20226 min read
Chapped Lips | A complete guide
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Oct 1, 20224 min read
Lip Plumpers
Lip plumpers tend to create a ‘plump’ effect by swelling the lips by irritating them with certain ingredients. Read more... Topics Are...
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Oct 1, 20226 min read
Lip Scrubs
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 30, 20225 min read
Lip Balms | Ingredients for daily use and in the sun
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Sep 30, 20224 min read
Appointment with your Dermatologist | How to prepare
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Sep 29, 20221 min read
Avoiding germs at the gym
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Sep 29, 20229 min read
Washing your clothes | When and Why - Sweat, body odor, rashes & your clothes
Smelly clothes are a general signal of the buildup of bacteria, sweat, keratin, dirt, and debris on your clothes. Read more... Topics Why...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 29, 20226 min read
Functional Fabric | More than meets the eye
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Sep 28, 20224 min read
LED Red Light
Red LED light has been studied for use on the skin because it actually has the ability to penetrate the skin deeply. Read more... UPDATE...
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Sep 28, 20223 min read
Lice | When to see a doctor
The vast majority of cases of lice are likely managed by school nurses or pediatricians simply because... Read on... Topics Do you need...
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Sep 27, 20226 min read
Bug Bites
The term “bug bite” references a hypersensitivity reaction in the skin induced by an insect vector. Read on... Topics What is a bug bite?...
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