How to choose sun protective clothing
The goal of sun-protective clothing is to understand the amount of protection your skin has from UV exposure underneath your clothing. ...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Spray Sunscreen | How to choose the right one
Spray sunscreens are popular because of their ease of application. Simply spraying sunscreen on with minimal need to rub it in can...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Sunscreens for Your Workout
When planning to be active or workout outdoors, think about the intensity of the UV during the time of day you are out, sweating, and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Waterproof vs Water-Resistant Sunscreen
Water-resistant sunscreens tend to last in the water, remaining effective for 40 to 80 minutes depending on the label designation. ...
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Jun 8, 20233 min read
Best Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreens
Guidance for wearing sunscreen to reduce the risk of skin cancer holds true during pregnancy as well, but there are other reasons to keep...
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Jun 8, 20236 min read
Sunburns vs Sun Poisoning vs Heat Stroke
Excess sun exposure is linked to several health risks. The skin plays a significant role in temperature regulation. When the body...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 7, 20238 min read
Shopping for Sunscreen | What People With Eczema-Prone Skin Should Remember When Buying SPF
Here is an ironic fact: some chemical sunscreen ingredients are actually common causes of photoallergic contact dermatitis. This means...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 7, 20234 min read
Hats | Sun protection simplified
To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Shading the face alone with a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 6, 20237 min read
Mixing Skincare Products | How much to use and how to layer...
The question as to how much product to use and how is probably why we all have a drawer or box of barely used products. No one seems to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 6, 20235 min read
How Much of Every SkinCare Product Should You Be Using in your Routine?
It seems a little excessive, the amount of skin care products on the market for various needs with almost endless steps... There are some...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Starting a clothing line as a Dermatologist | Physician Entrepreneur
There is a real need for the physician entrepreneur - who better understands the causes of our ailments and directly addresses them than...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 4, 20236 min read
Morning SPF | Sunscreen in your am skincare routine
Aside from protecting our skin from premature aging and skin cancer, choosing the right sunscreen can play a role in reducing the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 4, 20234 min read
Baby Sun Protection | Sunscreen, hats, clothing
It is important to take measures to protect babies, regardless of skin tone, from sunburn. The pigment in the skin does not offer full...
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Jun 3, 20235 min read
Foods & Rosacea
When it comes to rosacea it’s best to think of this as a skin condition that results in dilation of the blood vessels and is related to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 3, 20234 min read
Mistakes You’re Making When Trying to Cover Up Breakouts | Acne Mistakes
I find that when it comes to those who have acne and wear makeup there are two kinds of patients I see: those that wear makeup to cover...
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Jun 2, 20236 min read
Scalp Scrubs
Exfoliating the scalp can mean different things to different people. Over time there can be a build-up of residues from hair products...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 2, 20235 min read
Best Bedsheets based on Fabric for Skincare
Remember that most of your skin comes into contact with fabric at some point during the day or night- whether it be your clothes or bed...
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Jun 1, 20234 min read
The layers of skin
The skin is our largest organ. It forms a barrier to our body while also interacting with the environment around us. Within the layers...
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May 31, 20232 min read
Bumps along bikini line...
Ingrown hairs and hair bumps are very frustrating to experience in bikini lines. They can be both unsightly and uncomfortable. The key...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
May 31, 20232 min read
Stem Cells in Skincare
Plant-based stem cell extracts in skincare products have many potential benefits based on studies. Read more... Topics What are Stem...
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