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 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 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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 3
- 4 min
Minimalist Skincare Routine
To look closer at what defines a minimalist skincare routine, first skincare basics are determined followed by deciding frequency for...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Tinted Sunscreen | How to choose the right one
Tinted sunscreens are essentially sunscreen products with a color tint to mask the whitish residue that sunscreens can leave on the skin....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Feb 1
- 5 min
Makeup Removal | From daily tips to special occasions
Makeup removal does not necessarily require special products to remove depending on the types and quantities of products used. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Body Washes | How are body washes different from soap?
The pH of bar soap is higher than liquid soap. Read more... Topics What is the difference between bar soap and liquid soap? How does soap...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Night Creams | How to choose a Retinol
Nighttime is the best opportunity to help your skin repair itself from the damage it sees during the day from UV rays and free radicals...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Winter Skin | 3 Must-Have Skin Care Essentials for Dry Skin, Breakouts, and Static!
The cold weather can really take a toll on our skin. The lack of moisture in the air can leave the skin feeling cracked and dry. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Infant Bathing
It can be scary and exciting to start giving your baby a bath. Read more... Topics What is the optimal infant bathing schedule? What are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 10
- 3 min
How to choose an aftershave
When it comes to choosing the best aftershave, the best approach is to understand the goal. Read more... Topics What does an aftershave...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 8
- 3 min
SPF explained | How to make sense of SPF
There are several misconceptions about sunscreens. Read more... Topics First things first: What does SPF stand for? How do sunscreens...
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