Deschutes Dermatology Blog

When it comes to wrinkles, a person could either stay indoors their entire life to try and ward off the effects of the sun and environment on the skin. Or, because we live in a great outdoor area such as Bend, we prefer to try and address the wrinkles after we’ve had our fun in… Read More »

Living in Bend, Oregon, with the combo of high altitude and a ton of sunny days, we’re all exposed to a lot of sun. The sun’s ultraviolet rays are the stinkers, penetrating the skin and damaged its cells, leading to skin aging and wrinkling, and various skin cancers. We all know that the best thing… Read More »

Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. Why? Because it is mainly caused by exposure to the sun’s untraviolet rays. And, unless you’re a vampire, humans spend lots of time out in the sun. Three types of skin cancer Melanoma — The M word of skin cancer, melanoma forms in the melanocytes… Read More »

Pick up a toad, get a wart. At least that’s the wive’s tale about these growths. Truth is, you can pick up a toad a day and never get a wart. Or you can get them anywhere on your body, but they are most common among children and young adults. Most warts usually go away… Read More »

You don’t smoke. You don’t overdo sun exposure, and when you’re out there you wear sunscreen and cover up when possible. You opt for Botox when necessary and treat yourself to facials. Is there something else you can be doing to keep those pesky lines, creases, and wrinkles from forming or at least from being… Read More »

Moles are a mystery to people. Not the moles burrowing through your yard, but those showing up on your back or chest. They concern people, but most moles are nothing to worry about. Here’s some information on moles. What are they? A mole is a pigmented growth on the skin that occurs when melanocytes, or… Read More »

Here’s a little test to see just how much you know, or don’t know, about skin cancer. See how you do. Each question is true or false. Skin cancer is the United States’ most common form of cancer Skin cancer can be prevented. Using sunscreen will prevent skin cancer from developing. Melanoma is the most… Read More »

Wrinkles are synonymous with aging. When you’re trying to decide on an option for addressing these signs of aging, it’s helpful to know just what wrinkles and lines are and how they form. What makes a wrinkle? It all begins with a significant reduction in the levels of collagen and elastin produced by the skin.… Read More »

Every time you’re out in the sun, you’re increasing your chances of developing skin cancer. That said, it would be a pretty boring life if we all stayed inside 24 hours a day! And that’s especially true here in Bend, where the outdoors is always calling and the sun is shining most of the time.… Read More »