The Skin Guru I'm Dr. Leslie Baumann, chief of the Division of Cosmetic Dermatology and a professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine. I will be discussing the fundamentals of skin care and the latest advances in skin care and cosmetic dermatology procedures. http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:31:57 -0800 Yahoo! Say Goodbye to Puffy Eyes http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15441/say-goodbye-to-puffy-eyes There are countless products out there that claim to fight those puffy spots around your eyes, but the truth is, their purported benefits are mostly just marketing hype. You don't need a special product to treat under-eye puffiness. In fact, any moisturizer or eye cream will work. ... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:18:15 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. Dietary Fats Treat Dry Skin from the Inside Out http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15438/dietary-fats-treat-dry-skin-from-the-inside-out <p>We've long known that the "good" fats found in flaxseed and borage have powerful health benefits. Now, research indicates that these two natural substances have beauty benefits as well! </p><p>The seeds of the borage plant are the richest known source of Gamma Linoleic Acids (GLAs), which are used to treat <a href="http://health.yahoo.com/rheumatoidarthritis/">rheumatoid arthritis</a> and <a href="http://health.yahoo. ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:01:58 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. Fat Dissolving Injections Pose Health Risks http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15432/fat-dissolving-injections-pose-health-risks <p>Every week, at least one patient asks me about the new "fat melting" lipodissolve injections that media reports have linked to the slimmer waistlines of celebrities like <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article24360.ece">Britney Spears</a>. Over the past few years, more and more doctors have been offering the treatment, and entire <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/fashion/20skin. ... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:46:44 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. Stem Cells in Skin Creams: Don't Believe the Hype http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15430/stem-cells-in-skin-creams-dont-believe-the-hype Harnessing stem cells to treat diseases such as <a href="health.yahoo.com/cancer">cancer</a> and <a href="http://health.yahoo.com/nervous-overview/parkinson-s-disease-topic-overview/healthwise--hw93188.html">Parkinson's disease</a> has been controversial for years. Now, the debate has spread to the <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article6716673.ece">beauty industry</a> as <a href="http://articles.latimes. ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:27:34 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. Will Botox Treat Acne? http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15425/will-botox-treat-acne Recently, <a href="http://www.allure.com/beauty/blogs/reporter/2009/07/can-botox-cure-acne.html">Allure</a> magazine asked me to review a study that claimed Botox can be used to treat <a href="http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-overview/acne-vulgaris-topic-overview/healthwise--hw199518.html">acne</a>. The <a href="http://www.accessmylibrary. ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:04:37 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. 5 Reasons to See a Dermatologist http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15419/5-reasons-to-see-a-dermatologist If you've ever thought about seeing a<strong> </strong>dermatologist but worried it was too expensive, I've got some good news: Seeing a derm might be cheaper than you think. In fact, it could even save you money! <p>Here are five reasons why you should see a dermatologist for your skin care needs:</p><p>1. <u>Your insurance may cover it</u>. ... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:39:17 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. Back-to-School Skin Care http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15417/back-to-school-skin-care <p>Hard to believe it's almost time to go back to school! Whether you're picking up school supplies for a student in grade school, high school or college, it's important to add a few skin care products to your shopping list.</p><h2>Grade School</h2><p>Sure, your kids know the alphabet, but do they know their ABCs? Since about 80 percent of sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life, it's never too early to teach your kids the <a href="http://www.aad. ... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:28:07 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. Tanning Beds Are More Dangerous Than Natural Sunlight http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15406/tanning-beds-are-more-dangerous-than-natural-sunlight For years, dermatologists have tried to spread the word that tanning beds are actually <em>worse for your skin than the natural sun.</em> New research backs up this warning. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090729/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_tanning_beds_cancer">A recent study</a> showed that the risk of <a href="health.yahoo. ... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:25:27 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. New Wrinkle Treatment! http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15401/new-wrinkle-treatment <p>A new wrinkle treatment has entered the market and is a good option for filling out cheekbones. Sculptra (also known as New- Fill outside the U.S.) <a href="http://www.sculptraaesthetic.com/welcome/docs/SA%20FDA%20Approval%20Press%20Release%20US%20POL%2008%2009%20005.July.29.pdf">was approved by the FDA</a> on July 29, 2009 to treat facial wrinkles. </p><p>Our research team at <a href="http://www.derm. ... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:51:50 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. 10 Must-Have Organic/ Natural Products http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/skintype/15392/10-must-have-organic-natural-products Thanks to increasing consumer demand, organic and natural skin care products have improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Though chemical ingredients are very effective and sometimes necessary to treat certain conditions, I try to choose products made with organic and natural ingredients when I can because doing so encourages major manufacturers to reformulate their products to be less harmful to our environment. ... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:54:54 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D.