Deschutes Dermatology Blog

Unwanted hair is like that chickweed in your perennial beds. No matter what you do, it just keeps coming back. You shave, pluck, wax, and use napalm-like creams to remove the stuff but then two or three weeks later there it is again. Instead of this unending hair warfare, Dr. Carter has a better idea… Read More »

Most people have some warts, usually when in their teens or as young adults. And none of them came from picking up a toad. OK. So that’s out of the way. Warts are caused by a virus, more specifically the human papillomavirus (HPV). While warts gave this virus its name (warts are clinically called papillomas),… Read More »

Many people know next to nothing about shingles beyond the type that cover your roof. But if you had chicken pox when you were a kid, you need to be aware of this viral infection that leads to a painful rash. At Deschutes, we offer shingles vaccinations and treatment. What are shingles? If you’re over… Read More »

If you’re into crime fiction, you’re all too familiar with suspicious persons or persons of interest. At Deschutes, Dr. Carter is more concerned with suspicious lesions. OK, most lesions don’t fall into the “suspicious” category. It’s not like they’ve been hanging around the crime scene, have definite motives, or have been known to use aliases.… Read More »

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. What Really Causes Acne in Teenagers Acne… 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 »