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Do you have a prolonged rash or patch of irritated skin? Do you get unexplained blisters, scaling, or areas of tenderness that are difficult to soothe or are unresponsive to your usual moisturizer? If so, you may be experiencing the effects of Allergic Contact Dermatitis. What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis? Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) is […]
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Announcing the 2021 Give Thanks Finalists – Ten charities that make an impact
What is Give Thanks? Each November, Vanguard Skin Specialists and Clara (medical aesthetic skincare brought to you by Vanguard) honor charities in Southern Colorado. We had a record number of charities apply this year, and we’re excited to announce our top ten finalists. These are organizations that work in the communities where Vanguard has offices: […]
Topical Chemotherapy for Skin Cancer: What is it and When is it the Right Treatment Option?
One of our greatest responsibilities at Vanguard Skin Specialists is the detection and treatment of skin cancer. While all skin cancers should be taken seriously, treatment options do vary depending on their type and severity. For many cases, Mohs Micrographic Surgery offers the best cure rate. For others, liquid nitrogen may be applied as 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 […]
FAQs About Breast Reconstruction Surgery
By Dr. Paul Pierce Throughout my years as a board-certified plastic surgeon, I’ve had countless conversations with patients about the benefits of breast reconstruction. There are several reasons why patients seek out this transformative procedure and—understandably—the prospect of any reconstructive surgery carries with it any number of doubts, anxieties, and questions. As a plastic surgeon […]
Why Some Sunscreens are Safer Than Others
By Dr. Adam Vaudreuil In light of recent reports that the FDA is investigating chemicals used in sunscreens and the link between those chemicals and certain cancers, it’s vital that we emphasize to our patients the importance of using sunscreens that are effective at protecting the skin from harmful UV radiation while remaining free of […]
Healing with Impact in Haiti
by Rachel Frederickson, PA-C “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Sir Winston Churchill Imagine living a different life. Imagine being born into poverty. Imagine a community where there is no clean water, scarcity of food, lack of education and violence that erupts in the […]
