Scalp Exfoliation
Exfoliating or treating this build-up can help return hair’s natural luster and make the scalp less ‘flaky’ or dry and, hopefully, less...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 28, 2022
- 8 min
Exfoliants | Physical and Chemical
Exfoliants are meant to help remove the accumulation of superficial skin cells, keratin and sebum from the skin to treat and prevent acne...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 28, 2022
- 6 min
Pityrosporum folliculitis (aka, Fungal acne) | A diagnosis to know
Accurately distinguishing between fungal acne and acne vulgaris is the key to therapeutic success. Read more... Topics What is fungal...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 28, 2022
- 7 min
Blackheads | What are they & How can you get rid of them
‘Blackheads’ is a skin term meant to refer to pores that are open and filled with keratin or sebum exposed to the air. Read more......
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 27, 2022
- 6 min
Biotin and your Skin, Hair, and Nails
Biotin taken in supplements may be beneficial in cases where an individual has evidence of biotin deficiency. Read more... Topics What is...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Benzene Found in Sunscreen | What does this mean for your health?
"27% of sunscreen samples tested contained benzene [a known carcinogen]," according to analyses by Valisure. Read more... Topics What are...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Skin fatigue
Fatigue or tiredness can take a toll on the skin both directly and indirectly. Read more... Topics What are some ways that fatigue can...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 26, 2022
- 6 min
Benefits of Botox
Botox is a muscle relaxant to relax dynamic wrinkles. Read more... Topics What is Botox? What are the benefits of Botox? What should we...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 26, 2022
- 8 min
How to Choose an Eye Cream? Here is All You Need to Know
From sleep deprivation to seasonal allergies, there are many reasons that dark circles or puffiness can develop around the eyes and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 26, 2022
- 4 min
Lymphatic Drainage for Face
Facial massage has its benefits if done correctly. Read more... Topics What Is lymphatic drainage facial massage? What are facial...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
Gray hair | Natural versus Premature Graying. What you need to know.
Gray hair or graying of the hair, also known as canities, occurs naturally with aging at different ages depending on race and ethnicity....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
Eyebrows and Aging
Eyebrows play a significant role in multiple aspects of our facial aesthetic. Read more... Topics How much of a difference do eyebrows...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 5 min
Vitamin C & Your Skin
The question when it comes to vitamin C in a product is how active the compound actually is and the concentration of it to really have an...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) | Oral and Topical Use for the Skin
In our diet, we obtain niacinamide from nicotinamide, nicotinic acid, and tryptophan. Read more... Topics What is Niacinamide? What...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Acne washes | Starter products
Acne cleansers are often one of the first true skin care products we start with when hormones start kicking in. Read more... Topics How...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 16 min
Bed Sheets | A complete guide to choosing bed sheets with your skin in mind
Consider this: Your skin is in direct contact with these sheets for hours on end. Read more... Topics Have you ever given much thought...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 5 min
Bamboo as Fabric | Is it really sun protective?
Bamboo in textiles is an important topic for discussion as it is often misrepresented by the industry. Read more... Topics Why is...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 6 min
Dry Skin | Xerosis
When you think about dry skin, also known as xerosis cutis, think of your skin as not smooth like a wall- it’s more like a cobblestone...
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
- 3 min
Foot Creams
Our feet take on a lot of stress throughout the day. Read more... Topics Why is it important to use foot cream? How to best apply foot...
Erum N. Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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