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By Dr. Paul Pierce Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. With such high numbers of patients, options for treating breast cancer are constantly evolving. The most common approach, however, remains surgical removal. As a plastic […]
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Understanding and Treating Psoriasis
By Terri Nagy, PA-C Although psoriasis affects nearly 125 million people worldwide (roughly 2-3 percent of the total population) the facts surrounding this condition are often misunderstood. The signs and symptoms of psoriasis are commonly reduced to simply “dry skin.” While many of its symptoms share commonalities with areas of dry skin (flakiness, peeling, redness, […]
Pulling on the Same Oar
By David J. Archibald, MD FACS Wilbur and Orville Wright. Watson and Crick. Lennon and McCartney. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. History is full of examples of collaboration that have changed the world for the better. Unfortunately, the delivery of health care is often far from collaborative. Too often, the time and energy of coordinating […]
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 […]
Better Skin in 2021: Advice from Your Dermatologists
In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, we would like to share some of our wellness tips and advice to help our patients maintain healthy, beautiful skin throughout 2021. What Are Your Skin Goals for the New Year? Whether looking to clear your skin of chronic ailments such as acne, reverse signs of depigmentation caused […]
A Mile Closer to the Sun: Why This Increases Skin Cancer Risk
While everyone on the planet – no matter their skin tone, geography, age, or gender – is at risk of developing skin cancer due to prolonged and unprotected sun exposure, we in Colorado find ourselves especially susceptible to damaging UV (ultraviolet) radiation thanks to our extra mile above sea level. According to a report published […]
Cold Weather Skin Care Tips
With the coldest months of the year just around the corner, it is important to understand the ways in which cooler temperatures and a drier climate can cause adverse reactions in our skin. This month, we will share some skincare tips from Vanguard dermatologists for ensuring that your skin remains healthy, hydrated, and protected throughout […]
