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ladybug8
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Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
How detailed is this exam? (as far as privates go  )
Message edited 1/17/2010 10:58:34 AM.
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
They had me keep my panties on and gave me one of those paper gowns to wear.
My derm is a male, so he had a female stay in the room while he did the exam. He checks my scalp, ears, face, shoulders, then I had to lower the gown and he look in the breast area, under arms, then I put the gown back on and he continued until he finished with my toes. I don't recall having to remove or move my panties for the exam.
It wasn't bad at all, but when it comes to medical stuff like that, I'm not shy; I just look at it as standard procedure. Besides, it's in my (and my family's) best interest that he checks all those nooks & crannies!  
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| Posted 1/17/10 11:59 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
Same here. Mine was female.
It was super quick too.
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ladybug8
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Re: Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
ok-thanks ladies
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
They had me keep my panties on and gave me one of those paper gowns to wear.
My derm is a male, so he had a female stay in the room while he did the exam. He checks my scalp, ears, face, shoulders, then I had to lower the gown and he look in the breast area, under arms, then I put the gown back on and he continued until he finished with my toes. I don't recall having to remove or move my panties for the exam.
I had the exact same experience, and quite frankly since I had skin cancer I would have PREFERRED had he checked me MORE thoroughly, it's my LIFE, I don't give a darn about my privacy! He just asked me if there was anything in any areas he didn't check (breasts, butt, 'pelvis') that I felt should be looked at... I'm not a doctor how do I know
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astroqueen74
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Re: Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
I'm looking to get a full body check. Can someone recommend an dermatogologist near West Islip/Babylon area. Thanks
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MayBbaby21
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Re: Has anyone ever had a full body check at the dermatologist?
My derm has you keep your underwear on too.
She's thorough but I still let her know if there are any spots I'd like her to take a good look at.
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