Show Unwanted Hair the Door…Permanently

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...

We Love You, Warts and All

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...

Keep the Shingles on Your Roof, Not Your Skin

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...

Dealing with Suspicious Lesions

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...

How Does Sunscreen Work?

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...

Attacking Acne

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...