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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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Mohs Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons: Why We Work Together at Vanguard Skin Specialists
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, your doctor may recommend a procedure called Mohs Micrographic Surgery followed by reconstructive surgery by a plastic surgeon. Vanguard Skin Specialists is the only practice in Southern Colorado where Mohs surgeons and plastic surgeons work together in the same office to offer comprehensive treatment of skin cancer […]
Mohs Micrographic Surgery – The best option for most skin cancers
By Dr. Renata Prado, Board-Certified Dermatologist, and Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon You have been diagnosed with skin cancer, and your doctor recommended a procedure called Mohs Micrographic Surgery. If this is the first time you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, let me start by saying that you are not alone. Skin cancer is the […]
