Turmeric | 8 Health Benefits, including if it's good for skin care
Turmeric is a spice that serves as a source of curcumin, a polyphenol. Curcumin has several health benefits and has been used in skin...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 7, 20236 min read
Mosquito Repellents | A must-have skincare essential for summer
Mosquito repellents work by making us less attractive to mosquitoes. They work by repelling insects, not killing them. There are a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 24, 20237 min read
Best Skincare Tools for Acne
In general acne skincare tools tend to focus on claims based around extracting clogged pores, assisting with exfoliation, reducing...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 21, 20234 min read
Collagen Supplements
Collagen supplements at this point are a marketing tactic. If you truly sit down and logically think this through - how does collagen...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Feb 11, 20234 min read
Spa Trends
Increasingly spas are entering a grey area with "treatments" that are a little more invasive. Read more... Topics IV drips Cryotherapy...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Feb 4, 20231 min read
Common home remedies used for skincare by patients
There are a number of home remedies my patients have confessed to address their skin. Read more... Topics Apple cider vinegar Toothpaste...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Longevity of the SkinCare Boom
Photo: Techei Disclaimer: This page contains an affiliate link to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through this...
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 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
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
Dec 25, 20221 min read
Silk Face Masks
Alone, as a face mask, some studies have shown silk's ability to filter viral particles as relatively low. Read more... Photo: Wix Silk...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 30, 20225 min read
Chlorophyll Water | Are there any benefits?
Last year there were over 150 million hashtags for Chlorophyll water on TikTok alone. Read more... Topics Have you come across drinking...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
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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