Skin cancer can be notoriously difficult to notice with an untrained eye. In this article, we will review some specifics for identifying troublesome spots by examining your own skin at home. While a majority of skin cancers develop in sun-exposed areas, many grow in areas with minimal sun exposure. Ultimately, it is only through a […]
Skin Specialists
Restaurants to Healthcare: How Switching Industries Led to Career Fulfillment
Part of the Switching Career Industries Series Job changes are often exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. The fear of the unknown, a new supervisor, new co-workers, a new commute, etc., can often lead to a sense of unease as you begin your initial job search, send out applications, interview, and ultimately arrive to […]
From Head to Toe: Why Our Dermatologists Insist on Full-body Skin Exams for Early Skin Cancer Detection
Of all the services offered at Vanguard Skin Specialists, none may be as vitally important to our patients’ health as annual full-body skin exams. Due to our elevation and bright, sunny days, Coloradans have an increased risk of developing skin cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, most skin cancers are treatable and curable if detected early. […]
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 […]
A Medical Practice that’s also the Best Place to Work
Vanguard Skin Specialists’ doctors have been regularly named a Top Dermatologist in the Top Docs issue, and Vanguard has also won accolades in Best of Springs (Best Medical Practice, Gazette) and Best of Pueblo (Best Dermatologist, Chieftain). We’re grateful to patients who have recognized us as top dermatology and top plastic surgery practice, but that’s […]
Understanding and Treating Psoriasis
By Terri Nagy, PA-C Although psoriasis affects nearly 125 million people worldwide (roughly 2-3 percent of the total population) the facts surrounding this condition are often misunderstood. The signs and symptoms of psoriasis are commonly reduced to simply “dry skin.” While many of its symptoms share commonalities with areas of dry skin (flakiness, peeling, redness, […]
Pulling on the Same Oar
By David J. Archibald, MD FACS Wilbur and Orville Wright. Watson and Crick. Lennon and McCartney. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. History is full of examples of collaboration that have changed the world for the better. Unfortunately, the delivery of health care is often far from collaborative. Too often, the time and energy of coordinating […]