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PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Though some people have a lower risk, just about anyone can get it. If you have been diagnosed and are seeking
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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