It doesn’t take an expert to tell you that colder winter weather can be brutal on your skin. You can feel the effects for yourself when the air loses moisture and the lack of humidity causes evaporation of the water in your skin. Winter’s the time when skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis tend […]
Skincare
How the Change of Season Can Affect Your Skin
For many, the change in season is something welcomed with open arms; from fireside gatherings in the frosty, winter months to sun-soaked beach days in the Spring. For others, this change in climate and weather can wreak havoc on their skin. During the frigid, winter months we tend to spend much of our time indoors. […]
Vitamin A – Retinoids, the Anti-Aging Ingredient
We prescribe retinoids often at Vanguard because they work. Many of us also use retinoids at home. You may be more familiar with retinoids under names like Retin-A, Renova, tretinoin, or Clara Bright Custom Blend. Retinoids were originally intended to treat acne. However, researchers found that retinoids can also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, spots, and […]
Skin Problems Can Occur Anywhere
We want our patients to feel comfortable and unashamed of dermatologic conditions that can occur anywhere. As a medical dermatology practice, we have seen a full range of skin conditions including external genital issues (warts, rashes, pain, pruritus) and disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus and eczematous rashes of the genitals. We […]