Peters Dermatology Center | skin-conditions

How Is Skin Cancer Treated?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Feb. 16, 2023.

Dr. Gerald Peters at Peters Dermatology Center in Bend, OR, believes everyone should have a skin cancer screening yearly. An annual skin exam allows our doctor to identify possible cancer Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments
FAQs About Skin Cancer
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Jan. 16, 2023.

You’ve most likely been warned about the dangers of skin cancer, but you may still have many unanswered questions. Skin cancer can happen to anyone and it’s important to understand Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Care
What Are Shingles?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Nov. 03, 2022.

Shingles is a viral infection associated with a painful rash and blisters. The condition is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster, which also causes chickenpox. Anyone who has previously had Read more
Category: Skin Conditions
What Are Some Conditions That Laser Treatment Can Help With?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Oct. 23, 2022.

Laser treatment, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is an emerging medical technology that can treat a variety of skin conditions by stimulating the body's normal healing powers to Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments, Skin Care
What Are Signs of Skin Cancer?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Oct. 14, 2022.

At Peters Dermatology Center, Dr. Gerald Peters offers diagnostic and treatment services for skin cancer that affects Bend, OR, residents of all ages. Knowing the signs of this type of Read more
Category: Skin Conditions
Tips To Prevent Skin Cancer and What To Look For
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Oct. 07, 2022.

Although skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, early treatment and prevention can be your best strategy against it. Some of the ways that Read more
Category: Skin Conditions
Are Skin Tags Something To Be Concerned About?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

How your dermatologist in Bend, OR, can help with skin tags Skin tags are one of the most common skin issues. They can be annoying, but they are not cancerous, and Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Care
Treating Your Birthmarks
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Mar. 28, 2022.

Do you have a birthmark? Chances are pretty good you do. After all, most people do. Birthmarks come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and can develop anywhere on the Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments, Skin Care
Do I Have an Irregular Mole?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

Educating the public on skin cancer is incredibly important. After all, you’re the one that looks at your skin every day, so you should know how to spot early warning Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Care
What Are Spider Veins?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Feb. 03, 2022.

Most of us, at some point during our lifetime, will develop spider veins—those tiny, purple, web-like veins caused by twisted blood vessels. While they aren’t serious they can be uncomfortable Read more
Category: Skin Conditions
How To Treat Dry Skin
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Jan. 24, 2022.

For most of the US, winter is here! Temperatures are dropping and snow is already falling. If you live in a wintry region of the country you may be finding Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments
Skin Cancer; What To Look Out For
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Jan. 21, 2022.

How your dermatologist in Bend, OR, can diagnose and treat skin cancer Spending time in the sun is great. You may not be thinking much about skin cancer, but you should. Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Care
Treating Your Vitiligo
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

According to the National Vitiligo Foundation, around 70 million people around the world have vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that causes white patches of skin. This condition is not contagious and Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Treatments, Skin Care
What Is a Carbuncle?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Dec. 09, 2021.

A boil is an infection of the hair follicle that develops under the skin. When multiple boils develop this is known as a carbuncle. In a carbuncle, this cluster of Read more
Category: Skin Conditions
What Is Actinic Keratosis?
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

If you’ve ever spent time basking in the sun or even in a tanning bed, then you’ve exposed your skin to UV rays, which can be incredibly damaging to the Read more
Category: Skin Conditions
FAQs About Seborrheic Dermatitis
Author: PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER posted: Nov. 10, 2021.

Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions that dermatologists diagnose and treat here in the US. If you notice any weird skin rashes or lesions on the Read more
Category: Skin Conditions, Skin Care