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Based on a new study published by the American Cancer Society, cases of melanoma—the deadliest of all skin cancers—are expected to increase by 4.4% in 2023, accounting for an estimated 186,680 cases in the United States alone. Only 1% of total skin cancer cases are melanomas, but this form of cancer is responsible for the […]
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Give Thanks 2023
Vanguard Skin Specialists and clara are grateful for the many organizations that help make our community and world a better place. Give Thanks is our annual initiative to recognize local charities and organizations that make a significant impact. When does Give Thanks take place? The campaign will take place during the month of November. All […]
How to Boost Collagen in the Skin
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and helps comprise our bones, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. It is also widely present throughout our skin and is responsible for the firmness and elastic nature of healthy skin tissue. As we age, levels of skin collagen begin to diminish, resulting in signs of aging […]
Skin Cancer Risk and UV-Cured Gel Nail Polish
Gel nail polish is a popular type of artificial nail that needs ultraviolet (UV) light to harden and dry. These types of polish are popular as they last longer than regular nail polish and are more resistant to chipping. However, there has been increased scrutiny over their use recently. This is due to the potential […]
Hope in Honduras: Vanguard’s Project in Promesa Del Sur
It’s been said that friendship is the only flower that blooms in all seasons. For Vanguard’s Rachel Frederickson, PA-C, that flower bloomed shortly before the winter of 2022 when she met her sponsored child, a three-year-old named Samara. Chosen: The Power to Choose in a Child’s Hands® It’s a journey that started two months prior […]
Farmers, Ranchers, and Skin Cancer
I love farmers and ranchers. My admiration stems not only from what they do but also from who they are. Ranchers and farmers work long hard days so that we can all eat. We have always and will always need food to survive. This fact will never change. This is why we must serve and […]
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Rare and Deadly Form of Skin Cancer
On September 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett died and the world lost a legendary singer-songwriter. A few days later, his website announced that his cause of death was Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer that he battled for four years. Ever since, our patients have been wondering, “What is this deadly form of skin cancer and […]
