Deschutes Dermatology Blog

Everyone knows that the sun’s ultraviolet rays and human skin don’t get along. That’s even more so at the 3,623-foot altitude of Bend. With less atmosphere to get in the way, the UV rays are even more intense. Sunscreens are a given today. We know that if we’re going to be out for a hike… Read More »

The school year may be winding down, but the breakouts on the face of your teenager are still going strong. Acne continues to be one of the more misunderstood conditions; people still believe it is caused by eating chocolate, potato chips, greasy foods, and the like. Uh, no. Acne is caused by the P.acnes bacteria… Read More »

Most people only know of the word “psoriasis” from television, thanks to the large ad budget of Head & Shoulders Shampoo. Forever linked with eczema and seborrhea in those commercials, psoriasis is a term most people have at least heard. But what is it? Psoriasis is a skin condition that is known more for its… Read More »

Aging is like the rants you see from some of these political talk show hosts on TV — ongoing and unrelenting. With every passing year after your reach the age of 20, your collagen production drops by one additional percentage point. Over 20 or 30 years that is a serious decrease in collagen production. This… Read More »

It’s no fun suffering from excessive sweating. No matter the temperature, you’re always having to pay attention to your shirt to see if they’re showing your sweating. It’s embarrassing and can make you avoid social situations. But for our patients in Central Oregon, Deschutes offers miraDry, the only non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment to permanently eliminate sweat… Read More »

If the first thing you think of when you hear the term “spider veins” is Spiderman, you’ve been spending a few too many hours in the local megaplex watching the exploits of the famed Marvel Comic webslinger. Reality is known, spider veins aren’t anywhere near that exciting. Spider veins are those squiggly purple, red, or… Read More »

So, you’re running through the woods trying to get away from the psycho wielding the chainsaw behind you. And heading into this little situation, you didn’t consider you’d be running through said woods and you donned some pretty big hoop earrings. Ouch. One of the hoops just caught on a tree branch and ripped right… Read More »

Everyone has at least a few scars. After all, every time the skin is wounded it creates some sort of scar. If the wound was minimal, the scar may be barely visible. In other cases, such as traumatic injury or surgery, the scars can be very visible. Acne scarring is also often a source of… Read More »

Everyone has at least a few moles here and there on their body. And, with the exception of Cindy Crawford, most people aren’t thrilled with their appearance. Skin tags aren’t as prevalent as moles, but they’re even more despised. At Deschutes, we can remove both of these annoying skin growths. Here’s some more information and… Read More »

Submental fullness. Now that sounds like a perfect “answer” on Jeopardy! Be sure to phrase it in the form of a question: “What is another name for double chin, Alex.” Everyone thinks everyone else has submental fullness. We’re not like Jobba the Hut or anything. But the truth is most of us have at least… Read More »