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...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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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
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Infant Bathing | The role of bathing in your infant's skin care routine
It can be scary and exciting to start giving your baby a bath. When it comes to an infant bathing schedule it’s important to understand...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Aug 29
- 4 min
Droopy Eyelids | Anti-aging for Dermatochalasis of the upper eyelid
Droopy eyelids, also referred to as heavy eyelids or dermatochalasis of the upper eyelid, is a common change to see in the eyelid skin as...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Aug 23
- 4 min
PREGNANCY BUMP SKIN CARE
During pregnancy, the skin is actively stretching with changes noted week to week as the baby develops. Although this may seem obvious...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Aug 21
- 5 min
Towels & Skincare | How to choose a towel with skin in mind
The ideal bath towels for skincare quickly absorb moisture, are soft against the skin while still retaining a texture to provide a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Moisturizing Hand Soap
Moisturizing and soap in the same name can seem like an oxymoron since soap is cleaning away buildup on the skin while moisturizing...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Aug 13
- 4 min
Forehead | Pigment, wrinkles, inflammation, dryness, pores & laxity
A lot can go on with the forehead. Some of the changes our forehead experiences as we age are anticipated, while others did not have to...
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 22
- 14 min
Natural vs Premature Aging of the Skin | What does "anti-aging" mean to you?
The conversation on the aging of the skin needs a little direction so that your roadmap for finding solutions will actually make a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jul 17
- 5 min
Acne Face Map
It’s true that many of my patients will state that they always get acne in the "exact same spot!" They believe that the exact same...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jul 16
- 2 min
5 Best Acne Cleansers | Where to start your acne routine
Starting to get breakouts and cruising the aisles at your local drugstore grabbing any product that seems to promise it will clear your...
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 9
- 4 min
Diapers | Choosing the right diaper as a part of a skincare routine
For babies, infants, and toddlers with a tendency towards eczema or sensitive skin, one of the most important things to consider in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jul 7
- 6 min
Mosquito Repellents | A must-have skincare essential for summer
Mosquito repellents work by making us less attractive to mosquitoes. They work by repelling insects, not killing them. There are a...
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...
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