What causes gray hair?
Before discussing why the hair can turn gray, it is helpful to understand what factors provide pigment to the hair. Pigment in hair is...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 44 min read
Hair Serums | Do they work?
Hair serums are an underrecognized source to address hair challenges our patients face. Most hair products focus on the hair itself and...
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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....
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Nov 19, 20239 min read
Scalp | Your Complete Guide to Scalp Health
The best way to understand scalp health and its impact on hair growth is to think of your scalp as a farm. Your scalp is the soil and the...
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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...
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Aug 22, 20235 min read
Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo is technically not cleaning your hair in this traditional sense. Since water is not used with dry shampoo, these products...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 23, 20235 min read
Understanding Hair Loss | Telogen Effluvium, also known as Stress Hair Loss
Stress-related or stress induced hair loss, referred to medically as Telogen Effluvium, is a very common condition. Read more... Topics...
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Jul 10, 20235 min read
Hair Shedding vs Hair Loss vs Hair Fall
Can you spot the difference between these phrases: "hair shedding", "hair loss", and "hair fall"? As a Philosophy major, one of my...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Does curly hair really tend to be drier?
To prevent dryness for curly hair and help the hair appear soft and silky, use products and hair treatments that specify use for curly...
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Jun 22, 20237 min read
Smelly Scalp
One of the reasons one can be affected by odor from the scalp is the excess oil and sebum buildup on the scalp that can serve as a...
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Jun 21, 20232 min read
Testosterone & Hair Loss
Although we often assume a connection between hair loss and testosterone, studies reveal a more complicated relationship. Read more......
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Jun 21, 20233 min read
Sudden Hair Loss
What does "sudden" really mean when it comes to hair loss? Read more... Topics What does "sudden" really mean when it comes to hair loss?...
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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...
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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...
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May 19, 20233 min read
Scalp Micropigmentation
Camouflaging the scalp to conceal obvious evidence of hair loss is achieved in multiple ways with the concept focused on reducing the...
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Feb 26, 20234 min read
Sugaring | Hair removal
Sugaring is a method of temporary hair removal. Read more... Topics What is sugaring? How does sugaring work? How long does sugaring...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 29, 20234 min read
Choosing the Best Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
To decide which shampoo is best for color-treated hair it is important to consider how hair color works and which direction you are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 29, 20234 min read
Winter Skin | 3 Must-Have Skin Care Essentials for Dry Skin, Breakouts, and Static!
The cold weather can really take a toll on our skin. The lack of moisture in the air can leave the skin feeling cracked and dry. Read...
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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......
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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...
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