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Comparing Neurotoxin and Filler My heart as an aesthetic nurse is to simply help each individual feel like the best version of themselves possible. I meet people every day who tell me that they “feel younger than they look”, or that they “look angry, even when they genuinely feel happy”. I love helping people find ways […]
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Give Thanks 2022 Award Winners
We are pleased to honor the following charities for making a difference in our community! Please click each logo/name to read more about this year’s awarded organizations.
Why Do I Get Rashes During the Winter?
For those of us with sensitive skin, sudden changes in the weather can wreak havoc on our complexions. Hot showers, heavy clothing, time spent in front of space heaters and fireplaces, overuse of heavily scented moisturizers… these respites from the dry, frigid days of winter can cause unwanted stress to not only the outermost layers […]
Understanding The Three Major Types of Skin Cancer
Of all the dermatologic concerns facing Vanguard patients, one of the most common—and certainly the most worrisome—is skin cancer. Skin cancer is so common, in fact, that it accounts for more cancer diagnoses in the United States each year than all other forms of cancer combined. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will […]
What is a Visia Skincare Consultation?
At Vanguard Skin Specialists we treat patients from a wide variety of age groups, ethnic backgrounds, and personal genetic and medical histories. Some patients struggle with chronic acne, others with sun damage and hyperpigmentation, and others with any (or more than one) of the long list of dermatologic conditions that range in severity from annoyance […]
Should I Be Worried If I’m Diagnosed with an Atypical Mole?
The problem with diagnosing moles and weeding out the potentially harmful from the benign is that moles are incredibly common. In fact, nearly everyone in the United States has at least one common mole, and those who do typically have several. Common moles are harmless and very rarely develop into skin cancers. However, the distinction […]
Skin Cancer on the Red Carpet – A Patient Story
As a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer, I’ve been trained to spot abnormal lesions. Like a well-trained bomb-sniffing dog, it’s difficult for me to turn off this function. As a rule, I keep to myself in public, and my role as a dermatologist is nearly always performed within the clinical setting of Vanguard Skin […]
