By Emily Reynolds, FNP-BC, DCNP Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Do you have chronic itching of your anal or genital areas? Have you noticed a discoloration, whiteness, or thinning of the skin there? This is an embarrassing topic for most women and men to talk about. However, for any kind of rash or unusual skin issue […]
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Mohs Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons: Why We Work Together at Vanguard Skin Specialists
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, your doctor may recommend a procedure called Mohs Micrographic Surgery followed by reconstructive surgery by a plastic surgeon. Vanguard Skin Specialists is the only practice in Southern Colorado where Mohs surgeons and plastic surgeons work together in the same office to offer comprehensive treatment of skin cancer […]
Five Loaves, Two Fish, and Over a Thousand Served
By Dr. Vinh Chung Never before have our lives been so disrupted and restricted. We are constantly cautioned by experts about what we cannot do: travel, host a party, attend graduations and weddings, visit elderly loved ones, or have dinner with friends. As everyone endures this season of cannots, we must focus on what we […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Recurrent Boil Problem that Nobody Talks About
By Emily Reynolds, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Do you get recurrent painful “boils” or “abscesses” in the armpits, groin, buttocks or other skin folds? These are embarrassing areas to bring up with your medical provider and often go undiagnosed or untreated. I encourage you to avoid suffering in silence. You may have a condition called Hidradenitis […]
Getting rid of pesky warts: What you can do at home and what your dermatologist can do in the office
What is one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat in a single visit? Most are surprised to hear that it’s warts. These benign growths typically need multiple visits but don’t despair, it is possible to treat them over time. Warts are benign growths that are often flesh-colored, gray, or brown with black dots […]
Dry Skin: Answering My Patients Most Common Questions
By Rachel Frederickson, PA-C Excessive bathing, use of products that dry out the skin, harsh environmental causes, and normal skin aging all contribute to dry skin. Our high desert climate can also leave skin irritated and itchy. Colorado has an average daily relative humidity of 50%, which can drop down to as low as 34% […]
You Had a Skin Cancer. Are You Practicing Adequate Sun Protection?
By Dr. Renata Prado, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon For patients who had one or more skin cancers, it can be frustrating that their rigorous and diligent sun protection will not guarantee that they will never have another skin cancer. It is often disappointing to come to your regular dermatology visit and have treatment […]
