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. Now that winter is over and we’re all… Read More »

Doubles usually aren’t bad. Certainly not in baseball or for the famous actor facing a tricky stunt. But when it comes to your chin, doubles are the enemy — double chins. We all like to think “other people” have double chins, people like Chris Christie or Jobba the Hut, but the reality is that most… Read More »

Living in a sweet place like Bend, Oregon who wants to be inside all the time? In the winter we’re skiing at Mt. Bachelor. In the summer we’re hiking The Sisters, kayaking down a river, or golfing. Unfortunately the sun’s not so keen on us being out under its influence every day. It beats up… Read More »

All of us have friends who are expert needlers, giving us the business about any misstep in life. While their utterances can be amusing, there is another type of needling that is actually beneficial — microneedling at Deschutes. At Deschutes we use the Rejuvapen microneedling system for treatment of wrinkles and scars. The procedure is… Read More »