Medications | Dr Erum Ilyas

May 30, 20233 min read

Chemotherapy & Hair Loss

Anagen effluvium is a type of reversible hair loss that can occur within a couple of weeks of initiating certain types of chemotherapy. ...

Oct 23, 20224 min read

Cystic Acne and Accutane

Cystic acne by definition has a serious potential for long-term scarring, discomfort, and psychological consequences to self-esteem. Read...

Oct 23, 20226 min read

Tretinoin | What is tretinoin and how do I use it?

Tretinoin is available as a prescription topical to treat a number of skin conditions. Read more... Topics What is Tretinoin? Is...

Oct 23, 20224 min read

Generic vs Brand Name Medications

From a consumer perspective, the main difference noted between generic and brand name options is cost. Read more... Topics What is a...

Oct 21, 20223 min read

Rashes to light | Photosensitivity, Photoallergic, Phototoxicity and Autoimmune

Photosensitive reactions can be either photoallergic or phototoxic... Read on... Topics What is the difference between a photosensitive...

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...

Sep 8, 20227 min read

Rosacea | A complete guide to understanding your diagnosis

It’s best to think of Rosacea as a 'reactive' skin condition. The skin reacts to a trigger to result in the dilation of the blood vessels...