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://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:57:47 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12500/the-sun-and-vitamin-d/ Recent studies have revealed that many people may be vitamin D deficient and not even know it - even people in their 20s. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:57:47 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12467/sun-protection-in-a-pill/ This is one dermatological innovation that's tried, tested, and an absolutely worthwhile investment in your skin. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:20:50 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12442/why-i-dont-like-mineral-makeup/ As more and more mineral makeup products hit the market, I'm often asked about their benefits. But the fact of the matter is, I've never found any benefits that convince me mineral makeup is any better for skin than non-mineral products. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:36:45 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12368/lip-gloss-can-it-give-you-skin-cancer/ A recent article suggested that there might be a downside to lip gloss's shiny benefits: Much like a magnifying glass, those goopy glosses can actually focus more of the sun's rays on lips. So is there any truth to the claim? Yes, there is -- but this story also serves as a great reminder of how easy it is to prevent this kind of damage. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:43:21 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12349/10-steps-to-soothe-a-sunburn/ If you find that you're experiencing that itchy, painful sensation of sunburn, try these fixes. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:58:10 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12343/skin-care-splurge-choosing-wisely/ Professional dermatological procedures don't all cost a fortune - in fact, there are many highly effective treatments in the $300-500 range that will give you great bang for your buck. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:49:30 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12275/rose-water-a-gentle-skin-care-option/ So, is there anything to the claim that rose water is good for your skin? According to several studies, yes! Thu, 22 May 2008 20:28:25 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12274/self-tanners-are-they-dangerous/ Use caution with sunless tanniers: A recent study conducted in Germany found that skin treated with DHA, the active ingredient in sunless tanners, produced 180 percent more free radicals when it was exposed to UV light than untreated skin did! Wed, 21 May 2008 21:05:02 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12063/does-sunscreen-burn-your-eyes/ If you're going to be playing an outdoor sport - or are simply sensitive to chemical sunscreens - stick to physical blockers (at least on your face). The sun protection is just as good as that of chemical sunscreens. Sun, 18 May 2008 11:49:00 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/12152/lipgloss-an-inexpensive-pick-me-up/ Did you know that cosmetic sales offer an indication of where the economy stands? It's true: Statistics show that when the economy isn't doing well, lipstick sales go up. The theory is that it's an inexpensive pick-me-up that offers the thrill of shopping without putting a big dent in the ol' pocketbook. I'm no economist -- but I am a lip gloss junkie! I love the expensive ones, the inexpensive ones, and everything in between. (My skin is particularly dry, so I tend to prefer moisturizing lip products to potentially drying lipstick.) I'd love to hear about your favorite lip products in the comments section below! In the meantime, check out some of the best products I've come across in my ongoing search for the perfect gloss. Wed, 14 May 2008 23:09:15 -0800 Leslie Baumann, M.D.