Brought to you by KKTV and Vanguard Skin Specialists Do you have a concerning spot or new mole? KKTV and Vanguard Skin Specialists have partnered to offer FREE Spot Check event. Friday, June 21, 3-6PM Vanguard Briargate Office at 9348 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Ste 160,80924 What is the Skin Cancer Spot Check? We encourage you […]
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Skin Checks for All Shades: Why Darker Tones Need Attention Too!
By Molly Schreiber, PA-C There’s a common misconception that individuals with darker skin tones are immune to skin cancer. In reality, while the risk is lower than in lighter skin types, it’s crucial for people with darker skin to recognize that skin cancer can still affect them. Although higher melanin levels in darker skin offers […]
How Do You Know If You Have Skin Cancer—Top Signs That You Need to See Your Dermatologist
Skin cancer can be notoriously difficult to notice with an untrained eye. In this article, we will review some specifics for identifying troublesome spots by examining your own skin at home. While a majority of skin cancers develop in sun-exposed areas, many grow in areas with minimal sun exposure. Ultimately, it is only through a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free skin cancer screening in Castle Rock
Vanguard Skin Specialists will be holding a free SPOTme® skin cancer screening on Thursday afternoon, May 12 at the Vanguard Castle Rock office located at 1175 South Perry Street. The Free Skin Cancer screening will be provided by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Adam Vaudreuil and experienced dermatology PA Rachel Frederickson. They will screen patients in a […]
What Happens After Your Skin Biopsy?
To help safeguard our patients from possible skin cancer growths, Vanguard Skin Specialists strongly recommends a full-body skin exam be performed every year by a member of our dermatology team. Skin exams are vital in ensuring the health of our patients. By detecting skin cancers early, we are able to drastically increase cure rates. While […]