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Mask + Acne = Maskne Masks have become a part of our daily lives and for many, that may also mean acne. You aren’t alone and there’s something you can do, at least for your acne. Our Vanguard dermatology team gives you advice on how to take care of your skin. Keep your skin clean […]
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April is Rosacea Awareness Month
Do you have redness or look like you’re blushing? You’re not alone. Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects over 14 million people in the United States. Rosacea is a condition that can be difficult to manage, as many of its causes are either unknown or hard to specify and the ways in which […]
Minari Private Movie Screenings in Gratitude to Our Communities
By Leisle Chung, CEO Vanguard Skin Specialists My brother, Lee Isaac Chung, showed an early version of Minari to our family over Thanksgiving 2019. As we drove away, I turned to my husband, Vinh Chung*, and said, “I think it was a good movie, but I’m not an objective viewer. Was that a good movie?” […]
A Closer Look at Breast Reconstruction Options
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 […]
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 […]
