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You’ve been directed to protect your skin from the sun. And it’s important since exposure to the sun’s rays places you at risk of skin cancer. But how to best protect your skin against the sun’s onslaught can be complicated. How do you choose a sunscreen? Is there a difference or are any just good, […]
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A Letter from Dr. James Banich
To my future patients: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dr. James Banich, and I am a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon new to Colorado. It is my honor to serve you in what I have come to realize is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. […]
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 […]
Colorado Springs 32nd Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Colorado Springs 32nd Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast Antlers Hotel 4 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:00a.m. – 8:30a.m. Featuring Vinh Chung, M.D. Vinh Chung, MD Vinh Chung was born in Vietnam and grew up in Arkansas as one of 11 children. He graduated from Harvard with a BA in […]
Show Your Valentine How Much You Care
This Valentine’s Day, we want to encourage you to screen the one you love for skin cancer. It is now estimated that there are over 5 million cases of skin cancer a year, making it the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are curable if detected early. So show your Valentine how […]
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 […]
Could an Allergy Be Causing Your Rashes? (Rachel Frederickson, PA-C)
Do you have a persistent rash or an unpredictable rash that goes away and then returns? If you are suffering from an unusual rash that doesn’t completely respond to treatment, you may have contact dermatitis. This rash can occur anywhere on the body and may involve swollen, dry, itchy, red patches and sometimes small blisters […]
