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“Experiences of Social Media Users with Over the Counter Red Light Therapy Devices”
Erum N. Ilyas, MD, MBE, associate professor and interim academic chair of dermatology, Alexander Barna, MPH, MD ’26, Alexis Arza, MD ’25, and Carolyn Giordano, PhD, associate dean of assessment and evaluation and associate professor of family, community and preventive medicine, authored “Experiences of Social Media Users with Over the Counter Red Light Therapy Devices,” which was published online in the July 2025 issue of the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.
The annual Golden Apple Awards recognize outstanding service, teaching and mentoring by Drexel University College of Medicine faculty and professional staff. The honorees are nominated by each class of medical students, who vote to determine the award winners. Read more.
In the Media
May 22, 2025: Erum N. Ilyas, MD, an associate professor and interim academic chair in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Parade article about how different types of pillowcases can affect skin.
May 2, 2025: Erum N. Ilyas, MD, an associate professor and interim academic chair in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Women’s Health article about health benefits from using a sauna.
December 5, 2024: Compared to users of other hormonal IUDs, those who chose Skyla® showed the lowest risk of developing rosacea one-year, three years and five years after placement, according to new data from researchers at Drexel University College of Medicine, recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Read more at Drexel News Blog.
September 12, 2024: Erum Ilyas, MD, interim academic chair in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Everyday Health article about when and how to launder jeans to help them last while still eliminating germs and grime.
August 30, 2024: Erum N. Ilyas, MD, interim academic chair, and Willow Pastard, a medical student, both at the College of Medicine, wrote a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette opinion article that advocated for changes to sunscreen to offer more inclusive options for all skin types and needs.
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