Dermatology Blog of Peters Dermatology Center

• posted: Jan. 26, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Laser Treatment,  Acne Scar

Acne scars can have a lasting impact on self-confidence, even long after acne has cleared. Fortunately, advancements in dermatology offer effective solutions, with laser treatment being one of the most Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Chemical Peels,  Acne Scars

You may want to hide away when you have blemishes on your face. Even if you've tried creams and other solutions to get rid of your acne scarring, wrinkles, or Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Mohs Surgery

Depending on the extent of your skin cancer, such as how deep and large the spot(s) are, you may have the option of Mohs surgery. This particular treatment is known Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2024
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Rosacea

Rosacea is a common problem that a dermatologist treats. The most noticeable sign of rosacea is a bright red rash spreading across your face. You need to know the causes, Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2024
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Skin Cancer,  Skin Cancer Treatment

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 Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2023
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments
• Skin Cancer

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

• posted: Jan. 16, 2023
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Care
• Skin Cancer

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

• posted: Nov. 03, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Shingles

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

• posted: Oct. 23, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Psoriasis,  Laser Treatment,  Rosacea,  Skin Lesions

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

• posted: Oct. 14, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Skin Cancer

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

• posted: Oct. 07, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Skin Cancer

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

• posted: Sep. 06, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Care
• Skin Tags

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

• posted: Mar. 28, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Birthmarks

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

• posted: Mar. 09, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Care
• Mole,  Irregular Mole

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

• posted: Feb. 03, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Spider Veins

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

• posted: Jan. 24, 2022
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments
• Dry Skin

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