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Do you have redness or look like you’re blushing? You’re not alone. Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects over 14 million people in the United States. Rosacea is a condition that can be difficult to manage, as many of its causes are either unknown or hard to specify and the ways in which […]
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Minari Private Movie Screenings in Gratitude to Our Communities
By Leisle Chung, CEO Vanguard Skin Specialists My brother, Lee Isaac Chung, showed an early version of Minari to our family over Thanksgiving 2019. As we drove away, I turned to my husband, Vinh Chung*, and said, “I think it was a good movie, but I’m not an objective viewer. Was that a good movie?” […]
Understanding and Treating Psoriasis
By Terri Nagy, PA-C Although psoriasis affects nearly 125 million people worldwide (roughly 2-3 percent of the total population) the facts surrounding this condition are often misunderstood. The signs and symptoms of psoriasis are commonly reduced to simply “dry skin.” While many of its symptoms share commonalities with areas of dry skin (flakiness, peeling, redness, […]
Pulling on the Same Oar
By David J. Archibald, MD FACS Wilbur and Orville Wright. Watson and Crick. Lennon and McCartney. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. History is full of examples of collaboration that have changed the world for the better. Unfortunately, the delivery of health care is often far from collaborative. Too often, the time and energy of coordinating […]
Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A 99% Cure Rate for Most Skin Cancers
Skin cancer may be an unpleasant topic to discuss. The idea of dealing with a potentially life-threatening condition is enough to steer most minds off the subject entirely. At Vanguard Skin Specialists, however, we consider it a duty to our patients and our communities to keep the topic of skin cancer at the forefront. This […]
Better Skin in 2021: Advice from Your Dermatologists
In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, we would like to share some of our wellness tips and advice to help our patients maintain healthy, beautiful skin throughout 2021. What Are Your Skin Goals for the New Year? Whether looking to clear your skin of chronic ailments such as acne, reverse signs of depigmentation caused […]
A Mile Closer to the Sun: Why This Increases Skin Cancer Risk
While everyone on the planet – no matter their skin tone, geography, age, or gender – is at risk of developing skin cancer due to prolonged and unprotected sun exposure, we in Colorado find ourselves especially susceptible to damaging UV (ultraviolet) radiation thanks to our extra mile above sea level. According to a report published […]
