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...
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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
- 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
- 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 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
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Not loving that new clothes smell? Toxic chemicals and clothing
You may have noticed that when you order new clothes online, there can be a distinct toxic or “chemical-like” smell emanating from the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 10
- 4 min
Reapplying sunscreen | Why does this matter?
The general rule of thumb when it comes to reapplying sunscreen is to reapply every 2 hours, regardless of the SPF listed on the...
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
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Hats | Sun protection simplified
To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Shading the face alone with a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 7
- 3 min
SPF for Lips
Lip balms tend to use thicker wax-based ingredients intended to protect the thin skin of the lips while also sealing in moisture to add...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 4
- 6 min
Morning SPF | Sunscreen in your am skincare routine
Aside from protecting our skin from premature aging and skin cancer, choosing the right sunscreen can play a role in reducing the...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jun 4
- 4 min
Baby Sun Protection | Sunscreen, hats, clothing
It is important to take measures to protect babies, regardless of skin tone, from sunburn. The pigment in the skin does not offer full...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- May 31
- 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 it c
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- May 29
- 3 min
Product Claims | What does "Dermatologist Tested" mean?
There is not necessarily a specific criterion a product has to meet from a regulatory perspective to use the claim “dermatologist tested”....
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 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
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Cosmetic Product Claims | "will appear" vs "will have"
Have you ever tried to decipher cosmetic product claims? These are pricey products and learning how to decode skincare can help you save...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Coffee Scrub
Coffee grounds contain caffeine, chlorogenic acid, and niacin that can benefit the skin. Read more... Topics What is in coffee grounds...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Jan 2
- 3 min
Replacing underwear
Replacing underwear is based on a use perspective with regard to wear frequency and maintenance. Read more... Topics Is there a standard...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 26, 2022
- 2 min
Makeup removal mistakes
Makeup and product removal are some of the most common triggers for skin rashes and irritation. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer: This...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 25, 2022
- 4 min
Aftershave | How to choose the right one
When it comes to choosing the best aftershave, the best approach is to understand the goal. Read more... Topics What is the best way to...
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