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 […]
Skin Cancer
Sunscreen Tips from an Experienced Dermatology PA
By Joe Cari, PA-C You don’t need a dermatologist to tell you sunscreen is important. All of us hear that message constantly, and we all know that it’s one of the best ways to prevent skin cancer. I have found, however, that not everyone applies sunscreen properly. This summer, I want to share 5 sunscreen […]
Free Drive Thru Spot Check
Do you have a concerning spot or new mole that you’re concerned about? KKTV and Vanguard Skin Specialists have partnered to offer FREE Drive Thru Spot Checks. Our next event: SEPTEMBER – Colorado Springs: Saturday, September 12 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Vanguard Briargate Parking Lot at 9348 Grand Cordera Parkway. What is the […]
Vitamin D and Sun Protection – Can You Have the Best of Both Worlds?
By Dr. Renata Prado Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon I am frequently asked about vitamin D and my thoughts on the risk of deficiency with our recommended sun protection. We all agree on the importance of vitamin D. It is known to play many important roles in our body, such as calcium and phosphorus […]
My Dermatologist Told Me I Have Skin Cancer. Now What?
By Dr. Renata Prado Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon You receive a phone call from your dermatology practice that your biopsy results are back—it’s skin cancer. Now what? First of all, you are not alone. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in humans. In fact, skin cancer affects more people than […]
When a melanoma does not look like a melanoma
By Dr. Renata Prado Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Every day, as a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer, I educate my patients on the signs of the deadliest skin cancer–melanoma. Dermatologists and our patients learn to memorize the ABCDE signs of melanoma: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variations Diameter over ¼ inch (6 […]
Breast Cancer and Increased Melanoma Risk – What you need to know if you’ve had breast cancer
By Jennifer Garrick, FNP-BC DCNP As a long-time nurse in the hospital and later in private practice, I have taken care of many patients dealing with breast cancer. Seeing their journeys, heroism, and strength have made me a better Nurse Practitioner. So I share my medical advice here to help those who have had breast […]
