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by Dr. Leslie Baumann, MD
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Nov 13, 20194 min read
Which and How Many Anti-Aging Products Do Medical Professionals Recommend?
The number of anti-aging products and ingredients available continues to grow at a rapid rate. With so many choices out there, we were...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Oct 17, 20194 min read
Skincare Regimen Recommendations for Breast Cancer Patients
Dryness, flaking, and redness of the skin are the most common skin-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in breast...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Sep 23, 20192 min read
Have You Seen Patients with a Rash from Slime?
There has been much talk lately in the dermatology world about the sudden increase of contact dermatitis on the hands caused by homemade...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Sep 19, 20193 min read
Understanding Anti-Aging Ingredients
Anti-aging products are some of the most popular topical treatment products requested by patients. There is now a growing number of...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Aug 28, 20193 min read
Oral Antibiotics Should Be a Last Resort to Treat Your Acne Patients
Oral antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for acne. However, they can contribute to antibiotic resistance and...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Aug 19, 20193 min read
What’s the Best Skincare Regimen for Your Psoriasis Patients?
Psoriasis skincare has improved so much over the years with the advent of biologic drugs that target the specific aspects of the immune...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Jul 23, 20194 min read
Is Botulinum Toxin Resistance a Concern in the Aesthetic Field?
If you have a large botulinum toxin practice, you have probably seen patients who do not respond to BOTOX, Dysport, and other brands of...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Apr 19, 20193 min read
Are your patients using an OTC Horse Dewormer to Kill Mites That May Cause Rosacea?
The skin’s microbiome is made up of a wide variety of living organisms – many of which are harmless or even beneficial. However, when...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Mar 26, 20192 min read
What to Tell Your Patients about Diet and Rosacea
The most comprehensive approach to managing rosacea symptoms includes a combination of the proper medications and lifestyle changes. One...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Mar 15, 20192 min read
What to Tell Your Patients about Diet and Acne
More evidence continues to be uncovered regarding the link between diet and acne. Numerous studies have found that high-glycemic-index...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Mar 3, 20193 min read
Injecting Fillers in Areas of the Face Near Lips Can Affect Lip Shape
Because of how expressive the lips and mouth area are, this is often one of the first places that people start seeing lines and wrinkles....
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Feb 26, 20193 min read
How to Manage Lumps in the Lips
When a patient calls or comes into your office concerned about lumps and bumps in their lips after getting filler, it’s a good idea to...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Jan 29, 20193 min read
How Many Anti-Aging Products Should You Sell in Your Practice?
Let’s face it – none of us wants our cash tied up in inventory, but that is what happens when we retail skin care, UNLESS we put a lot of...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Jan 5, 20192 min read
Do Your Patients Have the Common Lululemon Rear End Rash?
Lately, I have seen many patients who come in with a rash on their buttocks after wearing Lululemon leggings to workout in. The rash...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Dec 3, 20184 min read
Frequent Follow Up and Patient Engagement Improves Patient Compliance
Patient compliance is an obstacle in any medical practice. It can be especially problematic when topical medications and cosmeceuticals...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Nov 26, 20183 min read
The Importance of Providing Written Pre- and Post-Procedure Instructions
Before and after any cosmetic or medical procedure, it is important that patients follow the proper skincare regimen to improve their...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Nov 9, 20183 min read
The Role of Toll-Like Receptor 2 in Acne
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play an important role in acne. It has been shown that P. acnes bacteria stimulate the Toll-like 2 (TLR-2)...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Oct 31, 20183 min read
Nomenclature of the Skin Microbiome
We are learning more and more about the delicate balance of microorganisms that inhabit human skin, but there is still more research to...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Oct 30, 20184 min read
Microbiome and Acne: What You Need to Know to Treat Your Patients
It is well-known that Propionibacterium acnes – abbreviated as P. acnes – (now known as Cutibacterium acnes) is associated with the...
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Dr. Leslie Baumann
Oct 23, 20182 min read
A High Fat Diet Has Been Shown to Play a Role in Skin Inflammation
I am sure that you discuss dietary factors with your rosacea patients. For years, we have told them to avoid spicy food, hot food,...
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