going to see a new dr today

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

And why do I post about this rather medicore event??? Welllll......one reason is----I called this morning and got an appt TODAY !!!!!!

Then the office is about a 15 minute walk from my apt. This is a new dr to me--- and a skin dr to boot----I guess I am amazed at all this because usually it takes 2-3 months for an appt with almost any medical doctor these days. So---hopefully it won't be a witch doctor or a voodoo priestess------booga-booga

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@wagirl That's great and your last line made me laugh.

At least you aren't posting "Where is Courtney?"LOL.

Bookplate · ‎08-19-2011

You must feel like you won the lottery!

The reasons may be as described in an article about dermatologists that I read recently from a major paper. It seems that for several years it has been a popular specialization. One reason is that there are few dermatological emergencies, so the doctors can work regular business hours or even four days a week if they want. They also have the option of making money by offering cosmetic procedures that are not covered by insurance, so they can charge whatever the market will bear for those. The result has been more dermatologists being turned out than some other specialists.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

WOW, You hit the lottery. In my area there is a 6 to 8 month wait to see a derm.

I needed two cysts removed from my scalp...my PCP said even he couldn't get me an earlier appointment.

He set me up with a general surgeon who likes to work with skin issues. I only had a two week wait.

I prefer the work by a derm or plastic surgeon, but at least it is done. He blobbed a big mound of surgical glue on my scalp and hair. Tomorrow is three weeks and the big blue glob is still there. It's supposed to wear away.

I won't allow surgical glue on my my scalp again. He said use Vaseline to remove it, but I know Vaseline does not wash out of your hair. I might try peanut butter. I only have crunchy. Ha!

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

WOW!! That is remarkable, a specialist that could get you in today . . . Play the lottery, girl, cuz you are a winner!

@Carmie that is awful! So sorry you are experiencing this.

Lynn-Critter Lover!
(especially cats!)

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Bookplate wrote:
You must feel like you won the lottery!
The reasons may be as described in an article about dermatologists that I read recently from a major paper. It seems that for several years it has been a popular specialization. One reason is that there are few dermatological emergencies, so the doctors can work regular business hours or even four days a week if they want. They also have the option of making money by offering cosmetic procedures that are not covered by insurance, so they can charge whatever the market will bear for those. The result has been more dermatologists being turned out than some other specialists.

@Bookplate. They can also get somebody to develop a line of skin care for them, put their name on it, go sell it on TV and get filthy rich.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Carmie wrote:
WOW, You hit the lottery. In my area there is a 6 to 8 month wait to see a derm.

I needed two cysts removed from my scalp...my PCP said even he couldn't get me an earlier appointment.

He set me up with a general surgeon who likes to work with skin issues. I only had a two week wait.

I prefer the work by a derm or plastic surgeon, but at least it is done. He blobbed a big mound of surgical glue on my scalp and hair. Tomorrow is three weeks and the big blue glob is still there. It's supposed to wear away.

I won't allow surgical glue on my my scalp again. He said use Vaseline to remove it, but I know Vaseline does not wash out of your hair. I might try peanut butter. I only have crunchy. Ha!

@Carmie. WD-40?

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Estellee · ‎07-12-2011

@wagirl Good for you! Doesn't happen very often lol

Q-Checker · ‎05-09-2010

@@wa girl Did you Google the doctor to review his/her training and credentials?

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

@Carmie wrote:
WOW, You hit the lottery. In my area there is a 6 to 8 month wait to see a derm.

I needed two cysts removed from my scalp...my PCP said even he couldn't get me an earlier appointment.

He set me up with a general surgeon who likes to work with skin issues. I only had a two week wait.

I prefer the work by a derm or plastic surgeon, but at least it is done. He blobbed a big mound of surgical glue on my scalp and hair. Tomorrow is three weeks and the big blue glob is still there. It's supposed to wear away.

I won't allow surgical glue on my my scalp again. He said use Vaseline to remove it, but I know Vaseline does not wash out of your hair. I might try peanut butter. I only have crunchy. Ha!

@Carmie

I would be miserable not being able to get the glue off.

Hope you find something that works.

I had stitches on my gums that felt tight. One stitch popped. It felt so much better.

It says online you can use things like Silicone based adhesive products like Goo Gone or Acetone, Coconut oil, Olive oil, Baby oil, Rubbing Alcohol, Vinegar, Mayo, Clarifying shampoo, conditioner.