Has the COVID vaccine affected your Botox?
The most important note to remember is that you should still get your COVID vaccine! Read more... Topics What is the story with the COVID...
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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
Jan 15, 20233 min read
How to choose a bra with your skin in mind
From a skin health perspective, there are 3 primary considerations in choosing a bra. Read more... Topics What does choosing a bra have...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 15, 20234 min read
Ticks | What you need to know
Ticks are a worry as they can transmit various diseases. Read more... Topics Why do we worry so much about ticks? What are the most...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 14, 20236 min read
Summer Safety Tips
The summertime is filled with activities, sun, water, and bugs. Read more... Topics How can parents help keep their kids safe around...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Alopecia | What you need to know
Accurately diagnosing the cause of alopecia is the most important first step to approaching an effective treatment plan. Read more......
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 10, 20233 min read
How to choose an aftershave
When it comes to choosing the best aftershave, the best approach is to understand the goal. Read more... Topics What does an aftershave...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Frozen Cucumber Trend
The benefit of freezing the cucumber is similar to the benefits of cooling the skin. Read more... Topics What is the basis behind using...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Greens for your face
Greens tend to be packed with vitamins that can benefit our skin tremendously. Read more... Topics Which greens are the best for your...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 8, 20234 min read
Humidifiers for skincare | How to balance the risks and benefits
Humidifiers can have benefits for skincare and managing several dermatologic conditions and condition the nasal passages and throat when...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Frownies
Frownies, or at least the concept behind the use of a facial adhesive patch to restrict facial movements, is not a new concept. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Hair | A natural barrier to UV, but how much protection does it really offer?
Clearly, our heads can get the first and most intense exposure to UV when outdoors. Read more... Topics Does hair offer any UV...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 8, 20233 min read
SPF explained | How to make sense of SPF
There are several misconceptions about sunscreens. Read more... Topics First things first: What does SPF stand for? How do sunscreens...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Coffee Scrub
Coffee grounds contain caffeine, chlorogenic acid, and niacin that can benefit the skin. Read more... Topics What is in coffee grounds...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Bleaching effect of sweat
In order for sweat to bleach clothing or alter the color, sweat volume, presence of antiperspirants and bacteria, and the dyes in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Central centrifugal scarring alopecia
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a form of scarring hair loss. Read more... Topics What is central centrifugal...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Replacing underwear
Replacing underwear is based on a use perspective with regard to wear frequency and maintenance. Read more... Topics Is there a standard...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Photosensitivity of the skin | UVA light matters too
Photosensitivity is a term applied to the set of symptoms or diseases that can be triggered, caused, or worsened by light exposure. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 28, 20224 min read
Body Treatments by Concern
So much skincare media is focused on the face but what about the body? After all, we only see our faces when we look in the mirror or...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 26, 20222 min read
Makeup removal mistakes
Makeup and product removal are some of the most common triggers for skin rashes and irritation. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer: This...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 25, 20221 min read
DIY Avocado Face Mask
Avocado actually has a higher concentration of monounsaturated fats than olive oil. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer: This page...
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