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"Skin with Altitude" is a newsletter brought to you by
Vail, Aspen and Breckenridge Dermatology.
We are celebrating our 12th year! Our practice continues to grow by referrals from our loyal patients.Thank you for your trust in us. We
would love to hear your questions, comments, and concerns - please email them to [email protected]. We are also on Facebook - visit us to hear about our specials and the latest in skin research.
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Showing A Little Skin On Valentine's Day Could Be A Life Saver.
In a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatologists found that people who are assisted by a partner in performing skin self-exams are more likely to follow a regular detection routine than those who rely solely on themselves for motivation.
Performing regular skin self-examinations is an easy way to detect suspicious moles that could be cancerous, and research shows that involving a partner in the self-examination process can improve the early detection of skin cancer.
The Academy's Body Mole Map is a tool individuals can use to track their moles. The map provides information on how to perform a skin exam, images of the ABCDEs of melanoma and space for people to track their moles to determine any changes over time. The mole map is available at
www.melanomamonday.org
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Breckenridge Dermatology Moved!
As part of our dedication to providing quality patient care to the Breckenridge/Frisco area, Breckenridge Dermatology has moved to a new location in Frisco. This location offers the same services and quality of care that our patients have come to know.
As of January 3rd, we are no longer located at the Summit Medical Center. Our new address is 984 N. Ten Mile Dr. Suite 103, Frisco, CO 80443, next to Starbucks and Which Wich.
Dr. Karen Nern,
Dr. Kelly Williams, and
Dr. Kathleen Mannava are among the Board Certified Dermatologists that will be seeing patients at this location.
Jori Renner is our Licensed Medical Esthetician and Kirsten Kuhn, PA-C will be joining us in February
. If you have any questions about the new location or our services, please call and we'll be happy to help. We look forward to seeing you at our new location!
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Is Drinking Wine Linked to Anti-Aging?
It's a glass of red wine a day for women and two for men, according to Richard A. Baxter, MD, a plastic surgeon in Seattle and the author of Age Gets Better with Wine. Dr. Baxter gave a talk on wine and beauty at the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Washington, D.C.
Why Red Wine?
The Antioxidants in red wine sop up damaging free radicals that play a role in aging and age-related diseases. There is a much higher concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols, including resveratrol, in wine compared to grape juice. In wine, the skin and seeds are part of the fermenting process, but both are removed when making grape juice.
Dr. Baxter found that stress may also be a factor. He found it was difficult to sort out how much of the benefits are from the chemical properties of wine vs. the types of behaviors that wine drinkers tend to have such as less stress in their lives. Wine is part of the Mediterranean diet, which is also rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, legumes, seafood, yogurt, and olive oil. This diet is more of a lifestyle that includes drinking wine with dinner. Studies show that the Mediterranean diet is associated with longer, healthier lives.
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Welcome Kirsten Kuhn, PA-C
Kirsten Kuhn is a certified PA now accepting patients at our Breckenridge location.
Kirsten strives to provide high-quality dermatologic care to patients of all ages. She is passionate about preventing and detecting skin cancer, and enjoys helping people look their best and learn to protect their skin. Kirsten earned her PA degree from the School of Medicine at OHSU in Portland. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked along side Dr. Nern as a Medical Assistant for 2 years and is thrilled to return to the mountains as a member of the Vail | Aspen | Breckenridge Dermatology team. In her free time, Kirsten enjoys skiing, cycling, and trail running.
Credentials:
NCCPA certified and licensed to practice medicine in Colorado
Fellow, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Fellow, Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
Athletic Board Scholar, UW-Madison
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA with Distinction
Oregon Health and Science University, MPAS
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Vail Dermatology | 1140 Edwards Village Blvd. Suite B-200 Edwards, CO 81632 | (970)926-9226
Aspen Dermatology | 261 Robinson St. Suite C-100 Basalt, CO 81621 | (970)927-2800
Breckenridge Dermatology | 984 N. Ten Mile Dr. Suite 103 Frisco, CO 80443 | (970)668-0998
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