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It doesn’t take an expert to tell you that colder winter weather can be brutal on your skin. You can feel the effects for yourself when the air loses moisture and the lack of humidity causes evaporation of the water in your skin. Winter’s the time when skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis tend […]
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How the Change of Season Can Affect Your Skin
For many, the change in season is something welcomed with open arms; from fireside gatherings in the frosty, winter months to sun-soaked beach days in the Spring. For others, this change in climate and weather can wreak havoc on their skin. During the frigid, winter months we tend to spend much of our time indoors. […]
Vitamin A – Retinoids, the Anti-Aging Ingredient
We prescribe retinoids often at Vanguard because they work. Many of us also use retinoids at home. You may be more familiar with retinoids under names like Retin-A, Renova, tretinoin, or Clara Bright Custom Blend. Retinoids were originally intended to treat acne. However, researchers found that retinoids can also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, spots, and […]
Show Your Valentine How Much You Care
This Valentine’s Day, we want to encourage you to screen the one you love for skin cancer. It is now estimated that there are over 5 million cases of skin cancer a year, making it the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are curable if detected early. So show your Valentine how […]
Skin Problems Can Occur Anywhere
We want our patients to feel comfortable and unashamed of dermatologic conditions that can occur anywhere. As a medical dermatology practice, we have seen a full range of skin conditions including external genital issues (warts, rashes, pain, pruritus) and disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus and eczematous rashes of the genitals. We […]
Could an Allergy Be Causing Your Rashes? (Rachel Frederickson, PA-C)
Do you have a persistent rash or an unpredictable rash that goes away and then returns? If you are suffering from an unusual rash that doesn’t completely respond to treatment, you may have contact dermatitis. This rash can occur anywhere on the body and may involve swollen, dry, itchy, red patches and sometimes small blisters […]
Moles: What Exactly Does It Mean When They’re Atypical? (Vinh Chung, MD)
Beauty spot, birthmark, blemish, freckle. There are a few different names for them and we all have them, but what exactly are moles? This month, we provide some clarity on moles and tips on what to look for if they begin to change. What is a mole? Moles are caused when cells in the skin […]
