Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Threading is an ancient hair removal method that's finally taking hold in the U.S. Practiced for centuries in India and the Middle East, the technique uses a thin cotton thread to pluck out hairs one by one. The threader wraps the thread around her fingers and holds the other end between her teeth, then glides the twisted thread over the hair, gently pulling it out. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Have you ever taken your child to the dermatologist? It can be tough to know when it's necessary - after all, they get all kinds of scrapes, and it's normal for their skin to change as they grow. However, there are a few skin changes that you should never ignore. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Olive oil is also one of the best, all-natural moisturizers. Now, researchers are learning about its anti-cancer properties, and their results are very exciting for skin health! Skin Cancer Prevention   Ancient Greeks bathed with olive oil, and its skincare benefits have held up to the scrutiny of science . ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - When new patients come to me complaining about acne , I always ask them about their diet. Despite what you may have heard, there is mounting evidence that sweets and junk food like chips, white bread and French fries can cause breakouts. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Everyone's more economically conscious these days. But just because Wall Street has a bad image doesn't mean yours should suffer, too. You can still take care of your skin without a stimulus package because the best products don't automatically come with inflated price tags. With so much riding on the moisturizers, serums, creams and potions we use to protect our skin, the instinct to spare no expense is well-intentioned. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - All moms are beautiful, but they don't always reward themselves as much as they deserve -- they need us to help them along! Mother's Day is a great chance to pick up a treasured product that your mom loves but would rarely splurge on for herself. I love Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum , which uses niacinamide to help regenerate damaged skin. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Bad news for wrinkles! The FDA has just approved Dysport, a Botox competitor that will soon be available in your dermatologist's office. The good news is, Dysport starts working sooner than Botox and may also have longer lasting effects. It might even be cheaper! I'm proud to say that my colleagues and I at the University of Miami were involved in the three-year clinical trials that led to Dysport's approval. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - The New York Times published a great story about the newest (and most unexpected) beauty products on the market: sheets, pillows and other bedding treated with ingredients that supposedly do everything from reduce wrinkles to increase energy levels. The concept is intriguing--it gives a whole new meaning to the term "beauty sleep!"--but some of these products definitely have more merit than others. ... Read more...

Paula Kue, M.D. - I got an unexpected ultrasound report in my inbox this week concerning a young woman under my care who had recently gone for a routine GYN appointment. She was complaining of some painful and heavier-than-usual menstrual bleeding, so the nurse practitioner there ordered an ultrasound for her, which—I was sorry to read—showed a very large fibroid. I care for a number of other women who also have fibroids or who have had hysterectomies to end their troubles from fibroids. ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - We all know flowers are beautiful and smell great. But did you know they may also offer skincare benefits? Here are five blossoms to watch for. Rose Studies have found that rose extract can significantly reduce wrinkling and damage to elastin fibers caused by UVB rays. Look for it in Korres Wild Rose Serum and Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist. ... Read more...