Foods & Rosacea
When it comes to rosacea it’s best to think of this as a skin condition that results in dilation of the blood vessels and is related to...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
- 1 day ago
- 4 min
Mistakes You’re Making When Trying to Cover Up Breakouts | Acne Mistakes
I find that when it comes to those who have acne and wear makeup there are two kinds of patients I see: those that wear makeup to cover...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Back Acne
Body or back acne (bacne) can be triggered by various causes- not all of which are true acne. Not every pimple is acne, especially when...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 4
- 4 min
Acne Cleansers | How to choose one
Acne cleansers are great because they do not stay in contact with your skin for too long making them effective without being too...
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
- 5 min
Washing your face the right way
It's amazing to talk to my patients that are 80+ with beautiful skin and say they never really washed their faces except in the shower. ...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 25, 2022
- 2 min
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Read more... Topics What is tea tree oil? How does tea tree oil...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 17, 2022
- 2 min
Acne | Zit Mistakes
Disclaimer: This page contains an affiliate link to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through this link. Photo:...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Charcoal in Skincare
Charcoal has become a popular ingredient for skincare products to include when targeting excess oil or impurities. Read more... Topics...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 24, 2022
- 4 min
Acne & Diet | What's the story?
The story behind food and acne is not completely straightforward. Read more... Topics Why are there mixed answers on acne and diet? Are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 5, 2022
- 4 min
Acne during cooler months
During cooler months there are several changes our skin can experience that can result in breakouts. Read more... Topics What is it about...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 4, 2022
- 6 min
Planning a Wedding? Skincare planning starts well in advance
Preparing your skin for your wedding day needs to start as early as possible. Read more... Topics What are the skincare biggest...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 30, 2022
- 5 min
Retinol
Retinol gets a lot of love in the over-the-counter anti-aging skincare product world. Retinol itself is a form of vitamin A found in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 30, 2022
- 3 min
Acne... Down there...
Getting breakouts in the groin can be exceedingly uncomfortable. There are a number of triggers for this. Read more... Topics Are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 29, 2022
- 6 min
Sunscreen for Acne Prone Skin
The reality is that many sunscreens can feel thick and pasty or oily and greasy and leave those with acne struggling to figure out what...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 28, 2022
- 6 min
Pityrosporum folliculitis (aka, Fungal acne) | A diagnosis to know
Accurately distinguishing between fungal acne and acne vulgaris is the key to therapeutic success. Read more... Topics What is fungal...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 28, 2022
- 7 min
Blackheads | What are they & How can you get rid of them
‘Blackheads’ is a skin term meant to refer to pores that are open and filled with keratin or sebum exposed to the air. Read more......
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Acne washes | Starter products
Acne cleansers are often one of the first true skin care products we start with when hormones start kicking in. Read more... Topics How...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 4 min
Cystic Acne and Accutane
Cystic acne by definition has a serious potential for long-term scarring, discomfort, and psychological consequences to self-esteem. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Sep 8, 2022
- 7 min
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...
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