Deschutes Dermatology Blog

Human skin seems to like to grow other things on it that aren’t skin cells. Warts, moles, skin cancers, pimples, actinic keratoses, and cysts. Cysts are noncancerous, closed pockets of tissue that can be filled with fluid, pus, or other material. They can develop as a result of an infection, from clogging of the sebaceous… Read More »

At Deschutes, we’re all about the human body’s largest organ, the skin! We check our patients for problems such as skin cancer, address chronic conditions such as eczema, even remove irritating warts. Overall, we want to help our patients have the best skin they can, all the while enjoying all of the outdoor fun we… Read More »

In the ultra-dry climate of Bend, the last thing we need is a skin condition characterized by dryness. Enter eczema stage right. Eczema is clinically known as atopic dermatitis. It’s a chronic skin condition that is more common in children, but, for the unfortunate few, can continue into or occur in adults. Eczema is characterized… Read More »

Sun damage is the leading factor in skin aging. And around 95% of the ultraviolet radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface is ultraviolet A radiation. New research out of an English university has found a new compound that can provide a better shield in sunscreen against UVA rays. At Deschutes, all of our patients battle… Read More »

Lots of things seems to get slower as we age. Our collagen production slows and our skin sags because of it. Our metabolism slows and we gain weight easier. Our movement slows from a healthy gait to an eventual shuffle. Even our skin cells don’t shed themselves with the same frequency as they did when… Read More »

Skin cancer isn’t an unknown commodity any longer. Most people know at least something about skin cancer and usually take some measures to help prevent it. But at Deschutes we believe knowledge is the key, so here’s some other information on skin cancer. Who is at risk? Skin cancer tends to develop in people with… Read More »

When you live in an outdoor paradise like Bend only vampires spend a lot of time indoors. We’re hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, playing in the water, and anything else just to get out there. And we’re out there in shorts, tank tops, and other less than covering attire. Ah, but there’s that tattoo on your… Read More »

When a person comes across a growth or a lump, there is always cause for concern. But if the team at Deschutes tells you it’s a lipoma, that’s reason to breath easy. These growths are not cancerous and don’t turn into cancer. They are the most common noncancerous soft tissue growth in the human body.… Read More »

In the high altitudes and sunny skies of bend are endless opportunities for fun: hiking, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, bouldering, golfing, picnicking, and tons of other things. Unfortunately, all of this time spent outdoors is inviting another unwelcome guest to come to the party — skin cancer. To help catch issues early, consider scheduling a… Read More »