Natural Sunburn Remedies
Although ideally, it is best to avoid sunburn, when they do occur, management is key to giving the skin an opportunity to attempt...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Sunscreen That Won't Stain Clothes
Sunscreens can either stain your clothes or leave a residue behind depending on the type chosen. In general, it can be easier to lift a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 10, 20234 min read
Reapplying sunscreen | Why does this matter?
The general rule of thumb when it comes to reapplying sunscreen is to reapply every 2 hours, regardless of the SPF listed on the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 9, 20235 min read
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. ...
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
May 28, 20233 min read
Peeling skin after a sunburn | Why and how to manage
To understand why the skin peels after a sunburn, first it is important to really understand what a sunburn is to understand why your...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 29, 20225 min read
Sunscreen expiration
Sunscreen absolutely expires. The active ingredients in sunscreen are usually given about a 2 -3 year expiration window. Read more......
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