So, ladies, you will go to a dermatologist.
We all know that going to a dermatologist can be humility. This is not always the type of meeting you are counting on, especially when you know that you may have to take off your clothes, wrap yourself in a thin paper dress and sit in a cool room, looking at the four walls, waiting for the doctor. And you know what you're waiting for when the doctor comes in and looks at your body ... the same body that you wanted to get on this treadmill from last month ... or last year. But you took care of what you can control - you definitely sat down and shaved your legs, and also put on your underwear, which is pretty (but conservative), but especially clean and without holes. You did your hair, put on your make-up and all the other things that we usually do before we go out in public.
As a dermatologist and woman, ladies, I am going to lay it on the line with great advice about your next visit. Although all your efforts to shave, shower and wear clean garters are very valuable, they are probably important because they make you feel more comfortable, which is extremely important. I would like to give you some tips that would be very helpful to make the most of your next visit to a dermatologist. Some of them may surprise you.
1. Do not wear facial makeup! It is probably the most difficult to swallow. It doesn't matter if you see a dermatologist for treating acne or skin cancer. Makeup is designed to cover things. It covers red spots, brown spots, acne, dark circles under the eyes. It also covers skin cancer, wounds to skin cancer, abnormal moles and acne. I could go on and on, but the fact is that it covers your skin t He is very good that you stay with your dermatologist to check it. Most dermatologists will ask you to remove makeup, because if your dermatologist cannot see it, she cannot treat it. It is clear that the time has come when you come to a meeting with makeup, for example, if you come from work. In this case, be prepared to take it off and bring some makeup with you if you need to reapply after your appointment.
2 Remove nail polish. Another tough one. I know that a pedicure is not cheap, so the thought of removing nail polish before an appointment is not necessarily attractive. However, nails can speak volumes not only about the skin, but also about other problems that can occur inside. You can also develop skin cancer under the nails or cuticle. Melanoma in these areas can manifest as a hue of the minority color on the nail. These types of things will be missed if you cover your nails with a treat. So remember, ladies, take off your polish.
3 Do not apply lotions on the skin before prescribing. You may not want anyone to see your dry skin, but we can take it, and we can treat it. Lotion can change the way a lesion appears in its natural state, making diagnosis difficult. Oh, and while I’m thinking about it, because we women usually put lotion on freshly shaved legs, I just want to tell you, it’s ok if you forget to shave. It does not bother us at all. After all, a dermatologist is a specialist in skin, nails and hair !
4. Leave your hair and be ready for it to go bad. The whole body exam includes the scalp, and you cannot see the scalp without slightly throwing up the hair. It also makes it difficult to see the scalp with hair that is stiff with hairspray.
5. Be prepared to fully understand. Some of you may feel a little uncomfortable with this, but remember that skin is everywhere. This includes under bra, on the chest, on the buttocks, between the buttocks and on the pubis. Although these areas may not have seen the sun as strongly as the skin on the arms and legs, you are also prone to developing skin cancer of melanoma in these areas, as in any other area. And although your dermatologist will most likely not put you in stirrups for regular skin examinations, you should consider removing your underwear so that he can check these areas. If you feel uncomfortable, you can always ask a medical assistant to be in the room during the exam. If the thought of complete analysis makes you uncomfortable, think about wearing this belt that you intentionally left in the box. I cannot say how many times the patient apologized for me for wearing the strap, because they thought it was inappropriate in the doctor's office. Believe it or not, it shows more skin and skin that your dermatologist is looking for unwanted damage.
6 Think about leaving your home decoration. This is very clear. You would be amazed that you can hide a watch or a large necklace.
7 Do not worry about getting on the treadmill. Your dermatologist sees big people, small people, short people, tall people, young people, old people. We have seen every shape and curve that exists or that you can probably imagine several times a day. Therefore, if you are shy, put off your fear. Your dermatologist just looks at your skin and focuses on finding problem areas, none of us judge your body, shape or size. Our concern is your health, not your body.
