Recurring skin rashes are not only embarrassing, but they can also be unpredictable and irritating. Even if they do subside or disappear for a while, they keep coming back. Symptoms such as redness, pain, cracking, itching, scaly, and dry skin can make you want to stay hidden from the world. There are many different causes […]
Dermatology
Zombie Hands to Baby Hands
“I was in the operating room, scrubbing my hands to assist a doctor with surgery,” shares Vanguard’s aesthetic nurse Mandy. He looked down at my hands and said in his deadpan, joking way, “You have old hands. They look like zombie hands.” Mandy continued, “I have a great relationship with this doctor, known for his […]
What Can I Expect from a Skin Exam
At an average of 8 pounds and 22 square feet, your skin is the largest organ in your body. You probably don’t think of your skin as a waterproof covering, but it is. Skin guards our bodies against extreme temperatures, sunlight and even some chemicals. No wonder the skin is an extremely important organ, which […]
Acne: When is it time to see a Dermatologist?
Acne is synonymous with hormonal teenagers; but in reality, it affects 60 million Americans – with 20% of those sufferers being adults. Acne is not necessarily a “phase” one grows out of. In fact, sometimes it pops up without warning in adulthood. Have you exhausted both time and money on over-the-counter or drugstore treatments, creams, […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask During Your Dermatology Appointment
By Rachel Frederickson, PA-C Preparing a few key questions for your next dermatology appointment can maximize your time and provide you with some useful education and skin care tips. Here are the top 5 questions to ask your dermatology provider: What do you think of this changing mole? Your dermatologist wants to know if you […]
