Everyone has days when we look in the mirror and see things that make it harder to appreciate our skin. One of the more unique skin concerns for the estimated 16 million plus people that have rosacea, is the emotional and physical impact that comes with dealing with chronic redness. Rosacea has been noted throughout […]
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The Rash that Keeps Coming Back
Recurring skin rashes are not only embarrassing, but they can also be unpredictable and irritating. Even if they do subside or disappear for a while, they keep coming back. Symptoms such as redness, pain, cracking, itching, scaly, and dry skin can make you want to stay hidden from the world. There are many different causes […]
Two Vanguard Skin Specialists Physicians Named 2018 Colorado Springs’ “Top Docs”
Each year, Colorado Springs Style magazine and El Paso Medical Society conduct a confidential, peer to peer survey asking local doctors who they would recommend to their family and friends should the need for a referral arise. The results of that survey are published in the September/October issue of Colorado Springs Style magazine in their […]
Preparing for Your First Visit to a Dermatologist
Seeing a dermatologist regularly is essential in the fight against skin cancer. Skin exposed to the sun is especially susceptible to cancer growth. However, there are areas on your body that aren’t exposed to the sun, and yet skin cancer can appear there, too. A dermatologist will examine your body for signs of sun damage […]
What Can I Expect from a Skin Exam
At an average of 8 pounds and 22 square feet, your skin is the largest organ in your body. You probably don’t think of your skin as a waterproof covering, but it is. Skin guards our bodies against extreme temperatures, sunlight and even some chemicals. No wonder the skin is an extremely important organ, which […]
All About Vanguard Summer Crunch
Summer is full of promise. Kids are out of school for three months and many families take advantage of this time to take vacations or enjoy leisure time before sending the kids back to school in the fall. Like you, we at Vanguard Skin Specialists love summer, but believe it or not, we barely slow […]
Run a Race; Change a Life
It’s impossible to live without water, and in the United States, we don’t have too. We easily take it for granted, but in many countries around the world, millions of people go without clean drinking water and proper sanitation, which leads to illness and death. In fact, almost 1,000 children under age five die each […]