What's in your clothing | Metals
We tend to think of textiles as made up of fibers we are familiar with such as cotton, silk, wool, polyester, and nylon, but did you...
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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
- 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
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Perleche (Angular Cheilitis) | Dry cracked corners of the mouth
Patients will often describe how perleche feels as though the corners of their mouths almost crack as they open their mouths to yawn....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Jellyfish Stings
Jellyfish leave behind stingers called nematocysts or tentacles in the skin. There can be thousands of them. And, no, peeing on a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 7
- 8 min
Shopping for Sunscreen | What People With Eczema-Prone Skin Should Remember When Buying SPF
Here is an ironic fact: some chemical sunscreen ingredients are actually common causes of photoallergic contact dermatitis. This means...
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 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
- Jan 15
- 3 min
How to choose a bra with your skin in mind
From a skin health perspective, there are 3 primary considerations in choosing a bra. Read more... Topics What does choosing a bra have...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 24, 2022
- 3 min
Vaginal Wipes
Vaginal wipes must take into consideration the complexities of the bio flora to avoid triggering an imbalance that could result in a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Nov 5, 2022
- 4 min
Sensitive Skin
"Sensitive skin" is not a medical diagnosis that we use as dermatologists. Read more... Topics Can you briefly explain what it means to...
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 23, 2022
- 2 min
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral disease that is most often seen in preschool-age children. Read more... Topics What...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 4 min
Granuloma Annulare
Granuloma Annulare is a rash that can develop in the skin and take on a few distinct appearances. Read more... Topics What is Granuloma...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Jewelry Rashes | A true allergy or just an irritation?
There are a few triggers for your skin changes under your watch. Read on... Topics Why do I get a rash under my watch? How is it best to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Rashes to light | Photosensitivity, Photoallergic, Phototoxicity and Autoimmune
Photosensitive reactions can be either photoallergic or phototoxic... Read on... Topics What is the difference between a photosensitive...
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