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Derm 101
Skin, Hair, & Nails
Learn about the basic structure of the skin by clicking on one of the posts.
Derm 101
Basic Structure of Skin : Part I
Basic Structure of Skin : Part II
Basic Structure of Skin : Part III
Basic Structure of Skin : Hair
Basic Structure of Skin : Nails
Your Guide to Scalp Health
Common Skin Health Concerns
Learn more about common skin health concerns
Abrasion
Acne vs Rosacea
Acne : Blackheads, how to extract a clogged pore
Acne : Body Acne
Acne : Cystic Acne & Accutane
Acne : ...Down There...
Acne : Subclinical Acne
Breast Size : The impact on your skin
Burns: A Quick Guide
Chapped Lips : Your Complete Guide
Dark Under Eye Circles
Eyes : How to soothe the delicate skin under the eyes
Hair Loss
Hair Loss : Home Remedies
Hair Thinning
Lice : When to see a doctor
Maskne : It's a thing.
Nail Biting : Onychophagia
Nail Hue : How the color your nails can reflect your health
Nail Texture : How the texture of your nails can reflect your health
Perleche : Dry corners of the mouth
Photosensitivity, photoallergic, phototoxicity and autoimmune rashes
Psoriasis
Rosacea : A Basic Guide
Rosacea : Foods and Rosacea
Scars : A Basic Guide
Skin of Color : Special diagnostic clues
Stretch Marks
Sweating : from the neck up!
Sweating : Night Sweats
Ticks
Viral Rashes
COVID Rashes
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease
Other Skin Stuff
Learn about common skin related questions
Acne Scars
Body Odor: Can you identify the cause?
Breast Size : How his can impact your skin
Daily Skin Habit : Moisturizer
Medications : Generic vs Brand Names
Gross Bodiy Functions
How to Wash your Face
Infant Bathing Routine
Jewelry : Rashes from your favorite jewelry
Lunchtime Beauty
Rosacea and Food Triggers
Self Care : Starts with Skin Care
Skin Fatigue
Skin Myths
Does shaving make your hair grow back more?
Does skin of color have different skin care needs?
Does skin of color not get skin cancer?
Can cold water on your face shrink your pores?
Tattoos
Makeup coverup options
Tattoo Removal
Toxic Cleaning Combinations
Weddings : Get your skin ready!
Skin Care Products
Learn more about skin care products
Aftershave : How to choose the right one
Anti Aging : Best OTC Anti Aging Products
Basics of Skin Care
BB Creams
Body Wash
Deodorant
Can you develop an allergy to your deodorant?
Can your deodorant stop working?
Deodorant : Crystal Deodorant
Deodorant : Natural Deodorant
Drugstore Picks by Aisle for Acne, Anti aging, Sunscreen
Dry Brushing
Essences
Exfoliants : Physical and Chemical
Jade Rollers
LED Face Masks
Lip Balms
Loofahs
Magnetic Eyelashes
Mascara
Microdermabrasion at-home Kits
Moisturizers
Morning SPF
Neutrogena MaskID
Razors : Straight, Cartridge, and Electric, A Complete Guide
Scalp Exfoliation
Serums
Shampoo : How to choose the right one
Shampoo : Clarifying Shampoos
Shampoo : Color Treated Hair
Shampoo : Dry Shampoos
Shampoo : Dry Scalp Shampoo
Shampoo : Natural Shampoos
Shampoo : Shampoo Bars
Sunscreen : How to choose the right one
Youthful Glow - without Botox
Routine & Seasonal Considerations
Learn more about routine skin needs
Aging and the Skin : How our skin changes with age
Blue Light
Fall skin : Do's and Don'ts
Hair Dye : At Home versus Salon Color
Hair Dye : At Home Color Mistakes to Avoid
Hands : Dry cracked skin
High Heels and Your Toes
Holiday Skin Care Tips
Morning SPF
Scalp health & Hair growth
Shaving : When not to shave
Showering : How often should we be showering?
Sun Safety Trends
Sunscreen: Why we should wear this year round
Winter Skin : Must haves for Dry Skin, Breakouts, Static
Ingredients Matter
Learn about products and their ingredients
Aluminum
Ammonia
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bakuchiol | An alternative retinol
Bananas
Bees : Apitherapy
Caffeine
CBD
Charcoal
Coconut Oil
Cucumber
EGCG
Hyaluronic Acid
Lead acetate
Niacinamide
Niacinamide + Vitamin C
Oxybenzone
Paraphenylenediamine
Peroxide
Potato Slices
Pumpkin
Rose, Rose Extract
Rose Hip Oil
Salicylic Acid
Tea Tree Oil
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Witch Hazel
Skin Recipes
Enjoy some skin recipes and learn about foods and your skin!
Cuticles : DIY Cuticle Cream
Foods Tied to Anti Aging
Deodorant: DIY Natural Deodorant Recipe
Hair mask Recipe : Olive Oil Recipes
Lip Plumper Recipe: DIY
Scalp Mask Recipe : Dry, flaky scalp
Scalp Treatment Recipe : Apple Cider Vinegar for folliculitis or dandruff
Shaving Cream Recipe : DIY
Sugar Scrub Recipe : Dry, flaky skin
Product Reviews
Check out our reviews
Aquaphor
Bare Minerals Brilliant Future Age Defense and Renew Eye Cream
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue
Bare Minerals Skin Longevity Vital Power Infusion Serum
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
Cerave Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe Retinol Serum
Clarins Tonic Body Oil Treatment
dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub
Drugstore Picks for Skin Care by Aisle
ELF Illuminating Eye Cream
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Advanced Anti Aging Smoothing Serum
Kiehls Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence
Missha First Treatment Essence Mist
Naturopathica Argan + Retinol Wrinkle Repair Night Cream
NIVEA Mens Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Neutrogena Body Oil Light Sesame Formula
Origins: Eye Doctor Moisture Care for Skin Around the Eyes
Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion with Dual Ferment Complex
R+Co CROWN Scalp Scrub
Roc Deep Wrinkle Cream
Seventh Generation Hydrating Skin Serum.
SheaMoisture 100 % Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% plus EGCG
The Ordinary : Hyaluronic acid 2% + B5
Vanicream Lite Lotion
Glossary
Can't figure out what something is? Check out our glossary
Anti perspirant vs Deodorant
Essences
Fingertip Unit
Non Comedogenic
Product Claims : 'Appear to have' vs 'Will have'
Product Claims : Botanical
Product Claims : ‘Maximum Strength’ vs ‘Clinical Strength’
Product Claims : "Patented Technology"
Serum
Our Journey
With years of performing thousands of skin cancer screenings annually I realized that our patients deserved better information and better choices to protect their skin.
Dr Erum Ilyas is a Board Certified Dermatologist outside of Philadelphia.
She has been named Top Doctor for several years by Philadelphia Magazine and Main Line Today.
She built a practice to serve her community over the course of a decade and wants to share her sun safe message with a wider audience.
Can't figure out where to start?
Click here to check out our latest posts!
Skin of Color: Understanding the gaps in medical education that result in delayed or misdiagnoses
Learn about clues to diagnosis
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
Learn about Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment
R+Co CROWN Scalp Scrub
Learn about R+Co CROWN Scalp Scrub
dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub
Learn about dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
Learn about Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
Missha First Treatment Essence Mist
Missha First Treatment Essence Mist
Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion with Dual Ferment Complex
Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion with Dual Ferment Complex
Kiehls Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence
Kiehls Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence
Seventh Generation Hydrating Skin Serum
Seventh Generation Hydrating Skin Serum
Fingertip Unit
Learn about FTU
Apple Cider Vinegar : Scalp Treatment Recipe
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Silk Face Masks
Learn about silk for face masks