Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and helps comprise our bones, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. It is also widely present throughout our skin and is responsible for the firmness and elastic nature of healthy skin tissue. As we age, levels of skin collagen begin to diminish, resulting in signs of aging […]
Skincare
How Do You Know if Your Sunscreen is Working?
As the days continue to warm and we find ourselves spending more time outdoors enjoying the sun, it’s important that we make sure we are applying high-quality sunscreen in a manner that offers all-day protection from harmful UV radiation. In this blog we will discuss a few tips for ensuring that your sunscreen is working […]
Share the Love on Valentine’s Day with a Skin Exam
Each year on Valentine’s Day, countless men and women busy themselves with placing restaurant reservations, making phone calls to their local florists, and taking trips to the store to purchase cards, chocolates, and love totems for their significant others. So much attention is placed on food, flowers, and other temporary gifts, but this year, Vanguard […]
The Reflective Truth of Higher Elevation and Skin Cancer in Coloradoans
Even though summer has come to an end and winter is upon us, sunscreen use is just as important. Exposure to the sun during winter months can increase significantly for most Coloradans and put us at an even higher risk for skin cancer, especially for skiers and snowboarders. Colorado is known for its endless outdoor […]
What is a Visia Skincare Consultation?
At Vanguard Skin Specialists we treat patients from a wide variety of age groups, ethnic backgrounds, and personal genetic and medical histories. Some patients struggle with chronic acne, others with sun damage and hyperpigmentation, and others with any (or more than one) of the long list of dermatologic conditions that range in severity from annoyance […]
The Skincare Products Our Doctors Swear By
Our Vanguard physicians spend their days helping patients with their skin. But, how do they maintain their skin? Here is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the daily skincare practices of three Vanguard doctors. Ranging from medical grade skincare products to over-the-counter products, here are their top picks. Dr. Vinh Chung, Mohs Surgeon Vanguard Co-founder, Board-certified Dermatologist, […]
Sunscreens That Vanguard Dermatologists Use
As the weather continues to warm and more and more people begin setting plans for spring and summer getaways, it’s important to find a sunscreen that suits your lifestyle and your skin type. Picking that perfect sunscreen can be difficult, but with unprotected sun exposure accounting for millions of new skin cancer diagnoses each year […]