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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. 25, 2022.
Do you have scarring on your face? Does it make you feel self-conscious? Are you looking for ways to reduce the appearance of these scars? Whether your scars are due
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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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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. 22, 2021.
Most people experience blisters on their feet, often due to friction or pressure from tight or poorly fitted shoes; however, blisters can develop just about anywhere on the body. If
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Author:
PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
Treat cosmetic imperfections and get radiant and more youthful skin.
Whether you are dealing with dull discolored skin, acne scars, or early signs of aging, our Bend, OR, cosmetic dermatologist Dr.
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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
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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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PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
If you’ve recently been informed that you have skin cancer and need to get a growth removed, it may be extremely overwhelming, and you may not be sure what comes
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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
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Author:
PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Oct. 28, 2021.
Many of us who have had chickenpox as children may be aware that the virus that causes it can become active again in adulthood as Shingles. According to the Centers
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Author:
PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
Diaper rash is a common problem for babies and toddlers who are not yet toilet trained. Diaper rash is defined as any red rash appearing on the area of skin
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Author:
PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Melanin is a substance produced by skin cells known as melanocytes, which are responsible for giving our skin its color. When these cells are damaged or impacted in some way
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Author:
PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
When red inflamed bumps appear it’s easy to assume it’s just acne, but it could be a sign of an infected hair follicle. This common skin problem, which is referred
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