Exfoliation | Your complete guide
Exfoliants are meant to help remove the accumulation of superficial skin cells, keratin, and sebum from the skin. Read more... Topics...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist | CEO | QVC Spokeswoman | Functional Textile Expert | Bioethicist | Educator | Author | Mom
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 26
- 4 min
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
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Laundry Detergent | Is this really the cause of your rash?
Laundry detergents are products that many people place at the top of their list when they developed rashes or sensitivities of their skin....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 11
- 7 min
Itchy Nipples
The skin of the areola is particularly thin and can be sensitive. Read more... Topics How can the dry air contribute to dry, itchy skin...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Calluses
Think of calluses as “reactive” growths. Read more... Topics What is a callus on the foot? What causes it and why might someone choose to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 11
- 4 min
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 11
- 2 min
Body Odors | Can you identify the source?
When it comes to body odors and inflammation, smell can generally points to an infectious cause. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer:...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 11
- 3 min
Foods and the Texture of your skin
Foods can play a role in triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and glycation of proteins and lipids that can be damaging. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 11
- 3 min
Stye | What is a chalazion?
Styes, also known as a chalazion, is a hard, often painless, nodule found on the eyelid caused by either chronic inflammation of...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Mommy Musings includes AmberNoon in their Valentine's Day Gift Guide!
Thank you to Mommy Musings for including AmberNoon in their Valentine's Day gift guide! Give your loved ones the gift that makes them...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Medical Conditions that Affect Sleep
There are a number of medical conditions that can affect our sleep. Read more... Topics Itching Flushing Eczema Photo: Wix Disclaimer:...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 4 min
Acne Cleansers | How to choose one
Cleansers are great because they do not stay in contact with your skin for too long making them effective without being too irritating...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 1 min
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
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Body Acne | Is there a difference between facial and body acne?
Believe it or not, most cases of persistent body acne sent to me are actually a form of folliculitis or infected hair follicles. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 8 min
How to shop for sunscreen
Look at the ingredients - not the price or name brand. Read more... Topics What are your best tips for shopping for sunscreen? Why not...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 5 min
Washing your face the right way
It's amazing to talk to patients that are 80+ with beautiful skin and say they never really washed their faces except in the shower. ...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Cherry Angiomas
Cherry angiomas are amongst the most common benign vascular tumors. Read more... Topics What are cherry angiomas? What causes cherry...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 3 min
Do I need to use a serum?
Serums are lightweight products that do not have the thickness or greasiness of a cream or lotion. Read more... Topics What is a serum?...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 3
- 5 min
Hyaluronic Acid | Your guide to understanding this skincare ingredient
Topical formulations of HA are seen for anti-wrinkle creams and skin hydration. Read more... Topics What is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)? What...
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