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  • 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 like. Uh, no. Acne is caused by the P.acnes bacteria …

  • You Don’t Need to Be Embarrassed by Your Psoriasis

    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 …

  • Radiesse Lets Smile Lines Know They Aren’t a Laughing Matter

    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 …

  • It’s No Sweat Ending Your Excessive Sweating

    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 …

  • Spider Veins Without Spiderman

    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 …

  • Lend an Ear for Earlobe Repair

    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 …

  • Dealing with Scars

    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 …

  • Dealing with Moles and Skin Tags

    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 …

  • Don’t Take Your Double Chin to the Holiday Party

    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 …

  • Leave the Moles to Wind in the Willows

    Moles are generally viewed to be a nuisance. Well, maybe not in the children’s classic Wind in the Willows. But pretty much everywhere else. That applies whether they’re digging in your yard or showing up on your skin. At Deschutes, we’re interested in the moles on your skin. When they get in the way or …

  • Why Do I Have Brown Patches of Skin During Pregnancy?

    You may not know the term, but chances are you’ve had pregnant friends who have had brown or grey-brown patches of skin on their face and other areas of the body that receive sun exposure. The condition is called melasma and is relatively common in women who are pregnant. Sometimes it is deemed to be …

  • Tips for Winter Skin

    The high desert climate of Bend and Central Oregon has many benefits. Few bugs. Not much mold. Warm days, followed by cool evenings. A lack of humidity. Ah, that last benefit. You may not feel it is a benefit when winter comes and your skin feels like the Mojave once your heater kicks on. There …

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Dr. Carter is now offering telemedicine virtual visits

Because the safety of our patients is our highest priority, we are closed during the coronavirus outbreak. We remain available for most routine appointments via telemedicine videoconferencing and will assess established patients in person if there is an urgent need. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

For more information, please call the office at 541-330-0900.