Wellness

[CherryHugs]

I have not been to a dermatologist before but have an appt to get body checked for moles.  Is this embarrassing? Do you have to get totally undressed?   Just wondering ahead of time!!!

[Herfy]

Even though I have never had to have anything removed, I always go once a year to be checked.

They do tell you to remove everything but I leave my panties on and just lower them for that part of the examination. 

[I am still oxox]

Whew there is nothing to be embarrased about the doctor is there to check your body for something that might be very harmeful to you.

You will be wearing a gown let the doctor know your fears and it should be fine 

[gidgetgh]

I leave my bra and underwear on and they give you a sheet. 

It’s not embarrassing. At least not for me. 

[Ainhisg]

I have a female derm.  She has me leave on my bra and panties and just pulls them aside to check those areas.  I am given a gown like a hospital gown to wear, and she just pulls it away to look at certain areas.  I do have to stand up to have my whole backside examined.  I go once a year unless she sees something she wants to recheck in 6 months.  Because I was a sun worshipper, I almost always have to have moles cut off and biopsied.

[KingstonsMom]

My Derm (male) has me leave on my bra and panties, but asks if there is anything there he needs to look at.

[CherryHugs]

My derm will be a female so this might make me feel less incomfortable!

[SilleeMee]

I had to get totally undressed from the waist down when I had laser hair removal done in the private area. That was uncomfortable.

[Little Way]

I have been to several dermatologists over the years for my annual skin cancer check.  Some are more thorough than others.  Some use a special tool to examine a mole more closely, others don't.  It's best to have a dermatologist who is thorough - even if this a little more embarrassing.  Melanoma can show up in locations that have never seen any sun.  I would give yourself a self exam before you go and make sure you tell the dermatologist to look at any spots that seem questionable to you.  Also, a really good exam involves the doctor looking through your scalp.  Also point out any dry scaly patches that won't go away.

[Peaches McPhee]

I had a full body examination at the derm office once.  Yes, I had to get completely naked - they give you a gown, but then have to take it off.  I was uncomfortable, but, hey, I did it.