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To help safeguard our patients from possible skin cancer growths, Vanguard Skin Specialists strongly recommends a full-body skin exam be performed every year by a member of our dermatology team. Skin exams are vital in ensuring the health of our patients. By detecting skin cancers early, we are able to drastically increase cure rates. While […]
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Colorado is Famous for Blue Sky, Sunshine…and Skin Cancer
By Dr. Tamar Hajar and Dr. Vinh Chung Colorado’s 300 days of glorious sunshine and the high altitude come at a price. We have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the country because of the intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Skin cancer, which is caused by an abnormal growth of skin cells, is […]
If You Only Use One Product, Make it Your Sunscreen
There is a lot that can be said of the importance of a well-planned skincare regimen. Facial cleansers rid the skin of harmful bacteria, serums provide antioxidant coverage and reduce signs of aging, and moisturizers keep the skin supple, soft, and smooth all year long. But nothing shares the importance of the single most essential […]
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 […]
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 […]
