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Irish_Dem

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2. Derms are used to seeing patients who are nervous.
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 12:44 PM
Feb 2026

You might start chatting with the MD or NP doing the exam.
I get twice a year skin exams (and have done so for over 30 years)
and I have learned most of them love to chat during exams.

They get bored looking at skin all day long!
But if you don't want to chat, they will respect that too.

The chatting will distract you. Tell them about your kids, grandkids, pets.
Whatever you want. Ask them about themselves as well if you want.

2. Usually if they need to remove anything it is a separate appointment.
If they offer to remove a spot today, I would let them do it to get it done and over with.

They might freeze something today if they think that is appropriate.

3. I think Derms are the nicest medical specialty.
Always very nice and low key.

4. By the way, it is all done in a very respectful way.
You have a paper gown on and they just look at your body in sections.

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Good vibes on the way to you, Jill! SheltieLover Feb 2026 #1
Thank you so much, Sheltie! hamsterjill Feb 2026 #5
I had one of those screenings a few yrs ago SheltieLover Feb 2026 #9
Derms are used to seeing patients who are nervous. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #2
Perfect description by Irish Dem godsentme Feb 2026 #3
I just accompanied a friend who had some stuff removed from her hand. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #4
You are a good friend for going with her. hamsterjill Feb 2026 #8
She was nervous about the visit. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #10
Thank you. hamsterjill Feb 2026 #7
Thank you for the insight. hamsterjill Feb 2026 #6
On it! 2naSalit Feb 2026 #11
Thank you! hamsterjill Feb 2026 #12
I practically live at my Derms office. Have had MOE surgery a number of times and other assorted procedures. All issues SheilaAnn Feb 2026 #13
Hug XanaDUer2 Feb 14 #14
Thank you, my friend. hamsterjill Feb 14 #15
Good to hear its pretty ok news. May what's needs watcing stay stable, and ok! electric_blue68 Feb 21 #16
Thank you very much. hamsterjill Feb 21 #17
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