A dermatologist specializes in treating the hair, skin, and nails. When looking for the right dermatologist or the best dermatologist, you should begin by determining if the dermatologist is board certified. Board-certified dermatologists went to college and then graduated medical school. They then did an internship and three years of dermatology residency which is training […]
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Pikes Peak or Bust
Vanguard celebrates its 10 year anniversary this month. Dr. Vinh Chung shares the story of how Vanguard began. I often say that Vanguard Skin Specialists began with a failure. After 10 years of moving all over the world, my wife and I wanted to find a place we could settle, put down roots, and raise […]
Our Medical Providers – Before and Now Photos
Vanguard celebrates turning 10 years old this month. We’re celebrating with birthday decorations and cookies in the office. We even have a temporary slideshow featuring our medical providers at age 10. In case you aren’t in the office this month, we share their photos with you here.
Sunburn Remedies
Summer is here and that means many of us will be spending a lot of time outdoors, enjoying the warm weather. It also means that some of us will get sunburned. Sunburned skin is red, inflamed, and painful. Badly sunburned skin can blister and peel. While it is essential to protect yourself from getting sunburned, […]
Most Commonly Recommended Products for Patients with Acne
For people who have persistent acne, it is a struggle to find the right skincare regimen. There are varying degrees of severity of a person’s acne, from an occasional pimple to cystic acne with large pimples. These can be painful, embarrassing, and cause scarring. Depending on the type and severity of acne, Vanguard’s dermatologists will […]
Is Skin Cancer Genetic?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. With estimates ranging from 3 to 5M cases per year, skin cancer is more common than breast, colon, lung, or prostate cancer all combined. This type of cancer occurs when skin cells begin to grow abnormally in the outer layer of the skin […]
Sunscreen: What Do I Need?
You’ve been directed to protect your skin from the sun. And it’s important since exposure to the sun’s rays places you at risk of skin cancer. But how to best protect your skin against the sun’s onslaught can be complicated. How do you choose a sunscreen? Is there a difference or are any just good, […]