Deschutes Dermatology Blog

For individuals who are seeking a natural and non-invasive way to rejuvenate their skin, stimulate hair regrowth, or accelerate healing, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) injections may be the answer. PRF therapy uses your own blood’s healing components to stimulate cellular repair and increase collagen and elastin production. The experts at Deschutes Dermatology in Bend, Oregon know… Read More »

If your skincare routine goes beyond soap and water, you’re probably well on your way to extending the youthfulness and health of your skin. While products like sunscreen and moisturizer are important to use daily, you should be fine-tuning your application of these and other at-home skincare therapies as each season comes along. Expert Advice… Read More »

Bothered by the lines and wrinkles around your face that make you look older than you feel? Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but you don’t have to let them affect your comfort with your appearance. Thankfully, products like Botox make it easy to reduce the appearance line and wrinkles so… Read More »

Earlobe stretching has been a method of human adornment for thousands of years, documented in historical finds from King Tutankhamun to the Gautama Buddha. More recently, the practice has made its way to contemporary aesthetic practices in the United States, and alongside it the procedures that reverse and repair earlobes when a stretched piercing is… Read More »

Botox very well may be the most recognizable cosmetic dermatology procedure. It’s practically a household name, which makes sense since over seven million botulinum toxin type A injections (which includes Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) were performed in 2017, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While there have been countless advancements in cosmetic procedures,… Read More »

The honest answer to that question is that it varies on the severity of your condition. That being said, there is a myriad of relief options available that we will go over here. In order to find the best psoriasis treatment specific to your condition, you will need to schedule a consultation with a dermatologist.… Read More »

Summer has faded and with it goes bathing suits, shorts, and sandals. Instead of mourning the warmer weather, you can look forward to cozy sweaters, winter activities, and laser hair removal. Oh, you hadn’t thought of that last part? It’s true; winter is the best time to receive laser hair removal treatments since you’ll have… Read More »

Want to know a tumor that you shouldn’t be scared of? Try the underappreciated lipoma. Lipomas are the most common tumor to form beneath your skin. About 1 out of every 1,000 people develops lipomas. They’re not usually anything more than a soft rubbery bulge on your skin. While lipomas are harmless, occasionally it’s best… Read More »