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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 […]
Skincare
The Skincare Products Our Doctors Swear By
Our Vanguard physicians spend their days helping patients with their skin. But, how do they maintain their skin? Here is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the daily skincare practices of three Vanguard doctors. Ranging from medical grade skincare products to over-the-counter products, here are their top picks. Dr. Vinh Chung, Mohs Surgeon Vanguard Co-founder, Board-certified Dermatologist, […]
Sunscreens That Vanguard Dermatologists Use
As the weather continues to warm and more and more people begin setting plans for spring and summer getaways, it’s important to find a sunscreen that suits your lifestyle and your skin type. Picking that perfect sunscreen can be difficult, but with unprotected sun exposure accounting for millions of new skin cancer diagnoses each year […]
Popular Aesthetic Treatments for the Holidays & New Year
The holiday season is here! With the change in temperature, upcoming travel plans, lost sleep over finding that perfect gift, and increased consumption of sweet, sugary treats, it’s an ideal time to consider some of the most popular aesthetic treatments to keep your complexion looking bright, vibrant, and cheerful throughout the days ahead. The Effects […]
Why Some Sunscreens are Safer Than Others
By Dr. Adam Vaudreuil In light of recent reports that the FDA is investigating chemicals used in sunscreens and the link between those chemicals and certain cancers, it’s vital that we emphasize to our patients the importance of using sunscreens that are effective at protecting the skin from harmful UV radiation while remaining free of […]
If You Only Use One Product, Make it Your Sunscreen
There is a lot that can be said of the importance of a well-planned skincare regimen. Facial cleansers rid the skin of harmful bacteria, serums provide antioxidant coverage and reduce signs of aging, and moisturizers keep the skin supple, soft, and smooth all year long. But nothing shares the importance of the single most essential […]
Patients Who Feed My Soul
By Dr. Vinh Chung Carlos (not real name) was the last patient on my schedule for the day. He was coming in because of a skin cancer on the right side of his nose. I was seeing him at a Vanguard dermatology clinic located an hour away from Colorado Springs, where I live. We had […]
