Chin hair
Some women report the development of chin hair as early as puberty while many women note these hairs poking out by their mid-30s....
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist | CEO | Functional Textile Expert | Bioethicist | Educator | Author | Mom
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 12
- 4 min
Moisturizers | Ingredients to look for
When looking for a moisturizer, consider looking for these ingredients to see if some of these are present to help your skin look and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 9
- 5 min
How to shop for retinol
If you are just starting on a retinol product, I recommend starting with brands found at the drugstore. The reason is simple. These...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 6
- 3 min
Nicotinamide | Vitamin B3 & Skin cancer
Nicotinamide is a form of Vitamin B3, also known as niacin or nicotinic acid. Nicotinamide has been shown to play an important role in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 4
- 5 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
- Oct 30
- 3 min
Green Tea in Skincare
Green tea has been a staple of diets in Asian cultures and increasing in popularity in Western countries. The consumption of green tea...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 21
- 2 min
Flame Retardants & Pajamas
There is a long history behind flame retardants and pajamas. In 1953, the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) was passed to regulate highly...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 21
- 3 min
Antioxidants in Photoprotection
In some ways, you can think about safe sun protection similar to sex education. In other words, abstinence or avoiding the sun and photo...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 21
- 2 min
50 Ways to Shade | Polypodium leucotomos
There are phenolic compounds in polypodium leucotomos that can work by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide induced by UV exposure...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 2
- 5 min
What’s in your clothing | Textile Dyes
Most textiles will have some sort of textile dye to impart a color to the garment and yes, this may trigger some skin issues that it's...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Sep 18
- 4 min
Turmeric | 8 Health Benefits, including if it's good for skin care
Turmeric is a spice that serves as a source of curcumin, a polyphenol. Curcumin has several health benefits and has been used in skin...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Sep 11
- 5 min
Dandruff | 8 Drugstore Products & How they work
Dandruff is a term that generally applies to a constellation of flaking and itching of the scalp along with possible dryness and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Vitamin A | Spinach Salad as a part of your Skin care Diet
Vitamin A plays a significant role in skin health with many anti-acne and anti-aging supplements including Vitamin A as a key ingredient....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jul 16
- 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
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Sulfur Soap
Although sulfur is not widely found in acne cleansers and soap, it actually addresses each aspect of acne from excess keratin and oil, to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jul 3
- 3 min
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
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Facial Cleansers | The Basics
Facial cleansers can play an important role in your basic skincare routine and are a little different from bar soap. Facial cleansers...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Peptides in Skincare
It is so hard to say if peptides in skincare are worth the cost simply because very few products disclose the precise peptides used and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 25
- 2 min
What is the meaning of a product that is "dermatologist tested”?
There is not necessarily a specific criterion a product has to meet from a regulatory perspective to use the term “dermatologist tested”....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Armpit Detox
An armpit detox is a method of attempting to treat the underarm skin of “toxins” and product buildup. The belief of those that support...
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