Dermatologist Visit on Friday
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
August 2, 2020 10:08am CST
On Friday, Al and I both had dermatologist appointments. I had a growth on my face to the side of my left eye and Al had two lumps on his head. We are now growth and lumpless.
I removed my bandaid and you can see that I have a red spot where the growth was. Both of them will be sent to the pathologist. Our dermatologist does not think either of them are cause for worry.
We both had a little bit of pain, more of a sting after the numbness wore off but it was worth it. We decided to do it now because we saved $40 each on our specialist visit due to free copays from our insurance company through September. MIght as well take advantage.
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@LindaOHio (155291)
• United States
2 Aug 20
That's a great deal. I'm glad that they think it's no cause for worry. My husband has had several cancerous growths removed from his face and leg.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
All of us I think worshipped the sun when we were young and now we pay the price.
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@LindaOHio (155291)
• United States
3 Aug 20
@BelleStarr Yes, we had no idea that it was so bad for us. I used to bake in the sun every weekend during the summer.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
@LindaOHio Me too and we used baby oil instead of sunscreen!! What were we thinking??
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
@Juliaacv Yes it is a tradeoff, here we rarely have a wait of any substance to get a visit with any specialty.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
We pay the copay and then I will get charged for some of the pathology. But on the other hand, I made the appointment three weeks ago, we went to see him two weeks ago and the surgery was Friday, no delays and no long waits.
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@Juliaacv (48581)
• Canada
2 Aug 20
@BelleStarr That is the downfall to our healthcare system, you have to be referred to any specialist and then you play the waiting game.
I'm a little concerned about what my doctor may be telling me at my appointment later on this month. My kidneys are not working properly, and I fear that I'll have to see a nephrologist, which will be a wait.
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@FourWalls (61863)
• United States
2 Aug 20
I didn’t know Friday was the official “go to the dermatologist” day. I went to my dermatologist Friday, too! 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
Evidently it was lol. I hope yours was a productive visit.
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@FourWalls (61863)
• United States
3 Aug 20
@BelleStarr — it wa$ productive from the per$pective of the dermatologi$t. 
I had a nasty sunburn when I was stationed in Hawaii, so I have to get checked twice a year. No problems, as usual, thank God!
I had a nasty sunburn when I was stationed in Hawaii, so I have to get checked twice a year. No problems, as usual, thank God!1 person likes this
@moffittjc (118300)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Aug 20
Glad you got those things taken care of, and saved some money in the process. That reminds me that I need to make an appointment to see my dermatologist as well.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
All the sun in Florida is even worse for the skin but the dermatologist told me I just have the skin that loves to grow things lol
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@moffittjc (118300)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Aug 20
@BelleStarr I have a feeling my skin will be the same way!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
Specialists are $40 with our plan, our GP is $10 but free now too.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
4 Aug 20
@BelleStarr And what's even better is that we can choose our own doctors and have the best in the world right here in the USA!
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
2 Aug 20
Good it's sorted out well and you were able to save money from the medical bills
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
I am not worried but it is always best to be tested.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Aug 20
I hit my dermatologist once a year for a general skin check up unless something 'appears' and then I go again! For some reason the older you get the 'stranger' things you get!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
lol Isn't that the truth, you never know what is going to pop up!! lol
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
Its a special from June through the end of September, this is United Healthcare Advantage.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Aug 20
Absolutely! free is best. I am glad they were nothing.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
I had growing old and growing things on my skin!!
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@amitkokiladitya (171938)
• Agra, India
2 Aug 20
Skin infections are not good. I hope this gets cured soon. here all the skin ointments and medicines are very expensive
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
I don't have an infection it was just a small growth.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 20
Yes it was the push that got us to get it done.
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
2 Aug 20
That's really good thing my friend. At least you save your money. Take care of you.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
Yah it seemed like the right time to just get it done.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Aug 20
@simone10 Haven't heard anything which is good news.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Aug 20
@BelleStarr I hope the pathology report was good.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Aug 20
We have not heard anything which he said would be good news.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
Thanks. I am not worried it didn't look like cancer.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Aug 20
I am pretty sure that it is but one never knows.
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@nela13 (55688)
• Portugal
3 Aug 20
@BelleStarr yes, better remove it, it is the better option.
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