Leslie Baumann, M.D. - 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! The seeds of the borage plant are the richest known source of Gamma Linoleic Acids (GLAs), which are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - 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 Britney Spears . Over the past few years, more and more doctors have been offering the treatment, and entire Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Harnessing stem cells to treat diseases such as cancer and Parkinson's disease  has been controversial for years. Now, the debate has spread to the beauty industry as Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Recently, Allure magazine asked me to review a study that claimed Botox can be used to treat acne . The Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - If you've ever thought about seeing a 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! Here are five reasons why you should see a dermatologist for your skin care needs: 1. Your insurance may cover it . ... Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - 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. Grade School 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 Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - For years, dermatologists have tried to spread the word that tanning beds are actually worse for your skin than the natural sun. New research backs up this warning. A recent study showed that the risk of Read more...

Paula Kue, M.D. - The makers of the test that can detect the human papillomavirus (HPV) are advertising it heavily these days, which is of course fine. But I notice that some of these ads seem to suggest that the HPV test is also a diagnostic test for Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - 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.) was approved by the FDA on July 29, 2009 to treat facial wrinkles.  Our research team at Read more...

Leslie Baumann, M.D. - 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. ... Read more...