Dr. Leslie Baumann is the Director of the Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute in Miami Beach. She founded the University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute in 1997 and was a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine for 12 years. She earned her medical degree from Baylor University in Houston, Texas, and completed her residency at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Baumann authored Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice (McGraw-Hill 2002) which is the bestselling cosmetic dermatology textbook in the world. The new edition which published in April 2009 will be in 8 languages.
Over the last 8 years, Dr. Baumann has developed a new skin typing system consisting of 16 skin types that is described in her New York Times bestselling book The Skin Type Solution (Bantam Dell 2005). The Skin Type Solution is published in the US, UK, Australia, Brazil and soon China and Korea. Dr. Baumann is currently studying the role of genetics in determining skin type.
Dr. Baumann is involved in many clinical trials (including those on Botox, Dysport, Hylaform, Sculptra, Juvederm, and Tri-Luma) and lectures frequently throughout the world on cosmetic dermatological issues. She runs a training program for international dermatologists who are interested in expanding their cosmetic dermatology skills. She recently formed the Global Cosmetic Dermatology Alliance which consists of worldwide dermatology experts who meet annually and discuss new products and procedures.
She authors a twice weekly Yahoo Health blog at www.Skinguru.com that has over 3 million readers, and a twice monthly column in the Miami Herald. Visit her website at www.Skintypesolutions.com to sign up for free monthly newsletters on various skin concerns and procedures.
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Dermatology and skin-related issues
Solutions to your skin-related issuesMost Recently Answered Questions
Questions 16 - 35 of 415 (Page 2 of 21)Submitted by cristhiano from Brazil
Q: hi, my skin is OSPW, can i use Effaclar Duo(La roche posay)and after use CE ferulic ?
Answered 11/01/11 09:49:09 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: You can use Effaclar Duo first on the areas you need treated , then the CE Ferulic . Be careful as you may experience some mild irritation . If this occurs , use the CE Ferulic every other night.Submitted by Matt from Miami
Q: Hello.....I am college student here in Miami and I am 19 yrs old and have acne on my face since I was 15. I have taken oral Doxycyline, used Salicylic acid wash am, Benzoyl Peroxide washes pm. And spot treatments of Retin A or prescribed pimple treatment. Most recently had N- light laser treatments, blu light treatments and now taking Solodyn 105mg daily for the past 3.5 weeks.. Nothing seems to be helping. It seems to look better for 1 wk and then comes back with a vengeance. At present my face is covered with small bumps all over my face along with large red deep pimples. I am a college student and so frustrated with my appearance. Please advise. Thank you.
Answered 11/01/11 09:47:24 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Hi Matt , You seem to be doing all the right things . However, to save you money on blue light treatments , I suggest you purchase a Tria Blue Light. You use 2 times a day for 3 minutes. My patients are seeing great results. You may also want to look at your diet as dairy and sugar can complicate acne. Stress as well. If you and your Dr have tried everything and nothing seems to work, it may be time to talk about Accutane. Good Luck !Submitted by Vim from Brampton
Q: Hi, My son is 13 years old. He has darkened skin under his armpit, elbows, knees and back of the neck. This darken skin was started seen after his 11 th birthday. My son is 5.5 tall and 167lb weight. As per my family doctor gene is causing this problem. Please advise
Answered 09/15/11 09:18:33 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Hi Vijm, I would definitely take him to see a dermatologist . They can prescribe or advise on a good OTC cream that can help the problem .Submitted by Sarah Miller from Los Angeles, CA
Q: Hello Dr. Leslie Baumann! I am 12 years old and i have acne on my face, chest, upper arms, and upper back. I have been using st.ives exfoliating apricot scrub, but it doesn't work and my face's skin isn't very good. I think the scrub opened up the pores.i use the scrub every 2 days. how can i get rid of my acne and improve my face's skin without paying too much money for products? please help me! :)
Answered 09/15/11 09:17:13 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Hi Sarah , First stop using the scrub until you get your acne under control . Use a Salicylic acid wash in the morning , a pimple spot treatment ( Clean and Clear has a great one ) then a very light moisturiser w/SPF . In the night time use a Benzoyl Peroxide wash and same spot treatment if needed . I LOVE the Tria Skin Perfecting Acne Light . My Patients use it at home and see great results. Try not to pick your acne , it makes matters worse.Submitted by Ranjana Sarkar from Kolkata, West Bengal
Q: My skin very sensitive & sometimes feel dry, sometimes oily. Any products doesn't suit my skin. I wash my face only water. What can I do to look my skin good?
Answered 09/15/11 09:11:54 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Ranja, Go on skintypesolutions.com take the questionnaire and see what skin type you really are . You will also see product recommendations suited just for you.Submitted by vivek from qingdao,china
Q: hi Dr. i am a medical student ,after last summer vacation coming here in china a whenever i take bath i have itching all over my body for about 30min max. i consulted my dermatology professor she asked me to change soap then i did but still i had itching then she prescribed me other soap of Avene i did that also but i still have itching because of itching manytimes i don't like to take bath please give me any suggestion what should i do ?which soap i use ?or any medication require?
Answered 09/15/11 09:10:35 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Use a Body Wash or soap that is completely hypo-allergenic. If the itching persists , I would see an allergist .Submitted by Radmila from Faierfield,CT
Q: Hi! I am a little bit concern about my prescription. 2 days ago I went to see a doctor, she examined my face (looked through zum mirror), and said that I have acne problem, that my skin is sensitive. And told me that I need to mix some gels : tazorac 0.1%, finacea 15%, metrogel 1% and buy Aveeno Baby soap and lotion.Before going to bed I need to wash my face with baby Aveeno soap, and put the mix over my face for night,in the morning I have to wash my face and put Clindamycin 1%, after I need to put Aveeno Baby lotion, or OLUX-E 0.05%, she said that OLUX-E 0.05% is very good and my skin will be silky. I have to do it during 4 weeks. Please give me some advice. I have acne, and when I squeeze them, those spots swelling, getting red, and the most horrible that next day or in a day I can see new acnes, and some of them like pimple(red bumps), I used before also washing foam peroxide benzoyl 10%,terminator (acne spot treatment), clearasil daily scrab, clearasil daily wash, neutrogena cream cleanser(grapefuit), pore refining clay mask Alpha Beta Hydroxy always tried to take care of my skin.
Answered 09/15/11 09:09:03 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Radmila , I would go to another Dr for a second opinion. Tazorac is a very strong retinoid and I would not advise use to a Rosacea patient.Submitted by Karen from Durango, co
Q: I was using vivite vibrance therapy for my melasma for 2 months when I noticed that it brought out 2 new small brown spots. I stopped using it. Can you explain why?
Answered 09/15/11 08:55:59 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Without seeing you , I cant explain . Make sure when you are using lightening products that you are lathering on the sunscreen EVERY time you go outside , even to run errands . Car windows allow the sun to come in and without protection , you can end up with brown spots .Submitted by Nicole from San Antonio, Tx
Q: HI, I Have ingrown hair scars under my neck from trying to remove excess facial hair. I'm in need of a product that will lighten or completely rid me of these unsightly scars. Please Help.
Answered 09/15/11 08:52:35 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: There are some great new lightening products out in the market . My favorites are Elure Lightening Lotion, Vivite Vibrance Therapy and Specific Beauty Skin Brightening Serum . Any one of these should help you .Submitted by savita from india(new delhi)
Q: dear doctor i have melasma on my face i used so many treatment like gyloclic ,chemical peel,microdermabasion,cosmo-peel but my melasma doesnot go pl.tell me good cream which i get in india i m very thanfull to you and send my reply in my id
Answered 09/15/11 08:49:58 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Melasma is tough to stay ahead of , but you can . I love the new lightening products from Elure . Make sure you never go outside without a sunscreen . Dont use micro-dermabrasion as it can give you broken capillaries . Peels are great , get them once a month . Good Luck !Submitted by sherri from williamsburg va
Q: hi, im confused by the conflicting data on whether eye creams are needed? i am 58 and was wondering if i can use my face serum on my eyes. what do you think?
Answered 09/15/11 08:47:20 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Eye creams are needed only for hydration or if you want to use one with an SPF . If you were born with dark circles , you will always have them. If you wake up with puffy eye lids , that is a sign of an allergy . If you are using your serum and its giving you hydration without irritation, then keep using it .Submitted by Linda from OKC, OK
Q: I am an OSPW and you have given me excellent product advice in the past. I have rosacea, currently under control with metrogel and Oracea, but I still get small spotty/blotchy areas on my cheeks and face periodically. Is there any "spot" treatment for rosacea. I use a skin care regimen you have recommended. Thanks so much.
Answered 09/15/11 08:43:41 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: Thank you for the kind words Linda . As for a spot treatment, use an anti-inflammatory product such as Replenix Power of Three Cream or La Roche Posay Rosaliac Anti-Redness moisturiser.Submitted by Megan from Jacksonville, florida
Q: I have been using differin for 4 months and still breaking out and have scarring :( what can I use to lightening the dark spots, (someone told me grape extract)...tried proactive and duac but off both now .I hear no benzoyl ... Your skin gets addicted n I'm on differin.. Please help !!! :( thanks
Answered 09/15/11 08:39:57 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: You can use a lightening cream called Elure Lightening Lotion for the dark spots . As for Benzoyl Peroxide being addicting , that is not true . Salicylic acid treats acne and Benzoyl Peroxide prevents . Try the Paula's Choice acne line , it works great.Submitted by Pat from Silverthorne, CO
Q: Your book is great! I am a DRPW and am confused on order of using products. I use cetaphil cleanser, combray serum, Josie Maran SPF40+ in the am. In the pm, I cleanse (cetaphil), combray serum and renova. My question is in the pm do I use the combray before or after the renova? Also, would you recommend using a moisturizer at night? I have samples of skinmedica dermal repair cream and wonder if that is really necessary. Thanks for your advice.
Answered 03/31/11 14:01:52 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: When it comes to treating your skin , think of it this way-You cleanse first to clean the palette , you then treat with Renova and seal with Combray. Im not a big fan of Skin Medica. I hope this helps !Submitted by Tina from Perth, Australia
Q: Hi Dr Baumann, I am OSPT. Using tretoin at night, hyroquinone alternate nights. Washing with proactiv wash and 30+ sunscreen every day. Acne is under control but still always very oily and enlarged pores esp around nose area. Should I be using glycolic or salicylic products? Thanks in advance
Answered 03/31/11 10:28:57 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: I love Gly/Sal cleanser from Topix. It is great for oily skin types. I also like Dr Brandt's Mattifying Lotion for day time.Submitted by Mimi from United Kingdom
Q: I used retin-A and it worked for me. It cleared all the blackheads, blemishes, pimples etc on my face as I have an oily skin. Later, it all the skin problems came back and when i tried using Retin-A again, it didnt give me the results like it did the first time. Presently, I'm using Clinique dark spot corrector. I've been using it for 2months and haven't noticed any significant improvement. In fact, I had a breakout just last week. I used the clinque dark spot corrector with retin-A for 3days and a big pimple on my chin has lessened and is almost invincible. I have also noticed a slight improvement in my face. Is it ok for me to use Retin-A in combination with Clinique dark spot corrector in treating my face for blackheads, blemishes and pimples? or what do you suggest?
Answered 03/31/11 10:20:46 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: I LOVE Retin-A for acne and anti-aging. The key is start off slow ( every other night for 2 weeks or maybe longer until you can handle every night ) You can absolutely use the Clinique with the retin-a . Dont fix what isnt broken .Submitted by Claudia from Spring,texas
Q: Hello. I recently used elizabeth ardens peel and reveal mask. The next morning, my forehead and jaw/. Cheeks are covered with itchy bumps, almost blister like. What should I do?
Answered 03/31/11 10:05:00 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: It sounds like you may have used a peel that was too strong for you. I would see a Dermatologist and they can treat you with the proper creams or ointment. In the meantime ,you can use a hydrocortisone cream and aloe to treat the itching .Submitted by Kavitha from INDIA
Q: Hi Dr. Leslie Baumann, please suggest me the cream which suits my skin, mine is dry skin but in the T Zone it is oily. I was using melalite cream but it does it work. Suggest me some good cream
Answered 03/31/11 10:00:40 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: You can always use the moisturiser only where you are dry. Many of my patients also will use a lotion rather than a cream which is more suited for dry types. I like Dr Brandt's Mattifying Lotion for the day and Oil of Olay Lotion for Oily/Combination skin for night.Submitted by cherry from Lucknow, India
Q: hello doctor, i am a big fan of yours.I wanted to know ur opinion on Boske Dermaceuticals(whose product oil dissolving lotion u recommend on www.skintypesolutions.com) Vitamin c serums for dry skin.the ingredients are at par with skinceuticals CE ferulic but the Boske one is a lot cheaper than CE FERULIC.could u please tk a little bit of time and look it over.thanks
Answered 03/31/11 09:53:25 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: I like the ingredients in the Boske Alchemist C . They are great and I love saving money - so win win here !Submitted by Is it ok to use a vi from Buena Park, CA
Q: Is it ok to use a vitamin C facial moisturizer while applying finacea gell on my skin?
Answered 03/31/11 09:49:55 by Dr. Leslie Baumann
A: I'm going to assume that you have Rosacea. If this is the case , you should not be using Vitamin C at all . It would be too irritating for anyone with Rosacea. I would suggest a serum with anti-inflammatory ingredients like Caffeine, Green Tea, Fever Few, Soy or Grape Seed Oil Extract.
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