Buckwheat Sensitivity
Dr. Leslie S. Baumann
Conclusion
Because it is a popular component in many diets around the world, especially Japan, Korea, Russia, and Poland, as well as other Asian and European countries, South Africa, Australia, and North America,4 it is reasonable to expect that we’ll see more research on buckwheat. For now, there are indications to suggest that more investigations are warranted to determine whether this botanical agent will have a meaningful role in the dermatologic armamentarium.
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Dr. Baumann is a private practice dermatologist, researcher, author, and entrepreneur who practices in Miami. She founded the Cosmetic Dermatology Center at the University of Miami in 1997. Dr. Baumann wrote two textbooks: “Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice” (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002) and “Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients” (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2014); she also authored a New York Times Best Seller for consumers, “The Skin Type Solution” (New York: Bantam Dell, 2006). Dr. Baumann has received funding for advisory boards and/or clinical research trials from Allergan, Evolus, Galderma, and Revance Therapeutics. She is the founder and CEO of Skin Type Solutions Franchise Systems LLC. Write to her at dermnews@mdedge.com.