Dermatology Blog of Peters Dermatology Center

• posted: Mar. 23, 2026
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Care
• Melanoma,  Moles

Skin moles are common and often harmless, but some changes in a mole’s appearance may signal a more serious condition, such as melanoma. Early detection is critical because melanoma is Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2026
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Melanoma

Living in Bend, Oregon, means enjoying an active, outdoor lifestyle. However, our high elevation and abundant sunshine increase our exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, making regular skin checks a necessity. Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Treatments,  Skin Care
• Melanoma

At Peters Dermatology in Bend, OR, we focus on early detection because melanoma remains one of the most serious forms of skin cancer. Treatment outcomes improve significantly when we can Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Melanoma

Melanoma is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer, but it is also highly treatable when detected early. Regular skin checks play a critical role in identifying melanoma Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions
• Melanoma

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, but not all skin cancers behave the same way. Melanoma is considered the most serious form, and Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2025
• PETERS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
• Skin Conditions,  Skin Care
• Actinic Keratosis,  Sun Exposure,  Squamous Cell Carcinoma,  Skin Conditions,  Sun Damage,  Sunburn,  Sunspots,  Freckles,  Melanoma,  Basal Cell Carcinoma

Spending time in the sun can feel great, especially in a place like Bend, Oregon, where outdoor activities in natural beauty are part of everyday life. But too much sun Read More