Recent visit to Derm ---- Ho-Hum --- Why did I bot... - Page 3

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I recently went for my derm. visit. Had to go for my routine check for existing conditions that I have. However, I was hoping for some assistance for a couple other issues I have been having. What was I thinking??? Disappointment --- as usual! Don't get me wrong --- I really like my derm. and I have a long relationship with him --- over 20 years! I know he cares about me and over the years he has really helped me with a very serious health issue. But I was hoping he would help me with some issues I am having with facial things that I am not happy with.

I have had Rosacea for years and now (I use Metrogel and/or cream) I have so many of those little white bumps --- milia --- whiteheads --- ??? -- or whatever? Any way -- I told him I am very unhappy with my face --- it's not nice looking at all! I asked him for some help or what I could do? He said --- in order to get rid of the white bumps he would need to use a lancet and that I would not be happy because I would have red sore bumps all over my face, plus my insurance would not cover it!

I said --- can't I use any product to get rid of them or prevent them and he said --- no! I asked him if he could prescribe some kind of RetinA product and if this would help. He said it would help but he would not prescribe it for me due to my very sensitive skin and my other skin issues! In other words ---- just deal with and accept it!!! And he also said --- for goodness sake, do not go to some spa and get facials and then really mess up my skin!

I left there feeling very disappointed and down in the dumps. I know he was just telling me what he felt was the best for me. I know it's silly but who doesn't want to look better and feel better about themselves???? Just venting..... Thanks for reading!

@AngelPuppy1 @He told you the truth. You can verify what he told you by checking each condition and treatments for it online at sites such as Dermnetnz, Mayo Clinic, Medscape, Healthlines. You can also go to dermatology sites which have information for both doctors and patients. There are four main treatments but milia usually go away on their own.

RainyDayGal · ‎03-09-2010

It does sound though like he was concerned about your sensitive skin. Try using just the MetroGel instead of the cream (probably too rich and pore clogging). I have rosacea and Metro-anything sent my condition into overdrive, and some other products would also overly irritate my skin so I have to be very careful. Ask about a different option other than Metrogel.

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@chiclet

I don't know if that would help. I hate to swith since I've been with him for so long.