Combat Dryness, Rejuvenate, and Glow Through the Winter Months Living in the high country of Colorado is an experience like no other, but its unique beauty brings equally unique challenges for your skin. The dry, cold air and harsh winter conditions can wreak havoc on your complexion, leaving it dull, dry, and irritated. Add the intense UV reflection from the snow, and your skin faces a serious winter battle. But don’t worry—there are effective ways to fight back and keep your skin glowing! At [...]

The Secret to Glowing Skin All Year Long: Your Personalized Skin Fitness Program Healthy skin requires more than just a daily cleanse and moisturizer. To achieve skin that glows, stays firm, and looks its best throughout the year, consistency is key. Just like maintaining your physical fitness, your skin needs regular attention and care to keep it in peak condition. That’s where the Skin Fitness Program at Mountain Dermatology Specialists (MDS) comes in—a sophisticated, science-backed solution for achieving long-lasting skin health and radiance.  If [...]

Dermatological Treatments for the Body While facial treatments often take center stage in skincare, many of the same treatments can be extended to other parts of the body to address various skin concerns. Whether it's smoothing wrinkles, reducing discoloration, or restoring lost volume, Mountain Dermatology Specialists offers a range of physician-directed treatments to care for your skin from head to toe. Understanding how the skin differs across the body is essential for effective treatment, as factors like oil production, collagen composition, and nerve sensitivity [...]

The first thing any dermatologist will tell you is to wear sunscreen, a hat, and UV protective clothing. When selecting sunscreen, ensure it guards against UVA, UVB rays, and visible light. Visible light can stimulate melanin production in your skin. Your skin is your body's largest organ. It protects you from the environment, helps regulate your temperature, and represents your health. Dark spots and light tan patches on my skin When you notice a brown spot on your skin, do you ask yourself... [...]

Stepping into spring we have had several months of full-sunshine and beautiful days for outdoor activities. As the sunshine continues and we pursue more outdoor adventures, keeping in mind that we are at a significantly higher elevation and that creates more exposure to the sun. This is especially true if you are an outdoor enthusiast and find yourself outside for long periods of time. Our high elevation is a major cause for increased chance for sun exposure, but probably not for the reason you [...]

Every day, typically in the morning, you complete a daily ritual, a skin care routine. Between the consistent advertising in the media and advances in dermatology, it can be hard to separate what is best for your skin and what is not. Your skin’s health and appearance can be a priority, or it can be an afterthought, but regardless, it should not be overwhelming. Our staff has put together a quick skincare routine from the Revision skincare line. In addition to being a product [...]

By: Jean Liu Urquhart, M.D. The month of May means warmer temperatures and more exposure to the sun, which makes it the ideal time to raise awareness of melanoma, the most serious and deadliest form of skin cancer. Melanoma is a skin cancer that can appear on the skin at any time, suddenly without warning or can arise in an existing mole. Signs and symptoms include a changing mole that shows asymmetry, an irregular border, or various colors. While melanoma is typically found on [...]