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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 […]
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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 […]
New Year Message from Dr. Vinh Chung
I’m often told that Vanguard Skin Specialists has the friendliest and most professional staff members around. This is one of the greatest compliments I can receive personally, because my staff is a reflection of what I hold dear. We carefully select staff members who believe medicine is a calling and care for others with a […]
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 […]
Moles: What Exactly Does It Mean When They’re Atypical? (Vinh Chung, MD)
Beauty spot, birthmark, blemish, freckle. There are a few different names for them and we all have them, but what exactly are moles? This month, we provide some clarity on moles and tips on what to look for if they begin to change. What is a mole? Moles are caused when cells in the skin […]
We take care of you like family
“Take care of each and every patient as if that person is a member of your family.” That is what our leadership team teaches during staff training. That is why. . . When you call us, a live person will answer all your questions and help you schedule an appointment. We try to answer each […]
Just for Men
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there. In the spirit of this month, we want to tailor this message to men. It’s common knowledge that men do not take care of their skin as well as women. Some of you have admitted to us how little time you spend taking care of your […]
