So, they just punched a divot in my upper arm...

[randomness]

...and they'll let me know what the biopsy says in a week or so. Meanwhile, I have some black nylon thread sticking out of me.

The whole experience was kind of a pain, particularly as the dermatologist was brusque and offhand, the assistant was cold, and the administrative staff looked like they clearly felt I wasn't pretty or vain enough to grace their office.

I did notice that all the staff were young, female, thin, and distant, and that botox info featured prominently in the examining room. I guess maybe they mostly deal with cosmetic surgery?

Hmmm. Perhaps I should go find another dermatologist. Any pointers?

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[donnad.livejournal.com]

Where did you go? I have a wonderful dermatologist in Wellesley. Her name is Pamela Weinfeld, she's at Dermatology Partners on Walnut St. in Wellesley.

She's nice, and has a sense of humor. When I told her I really didn't want to go on anti-biotics for acne vulgaris she didn't push it, we decided together what my treatment would be and that we would try topical meds first and resort to oral stuff as a last resort. She started me with a bunch of sample tubes, once I found one that was working, then she prescribed it for me.

FWIW the waiting room at her place is full of botox literature too, It's just the crap they get from vendors. If they want the free samples from the vendors they have to take the literature for the other stuff too.

[r-ness.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the pointer! Yeah, I just went to the place my primary care physician pointed me at--the office was on the floor below hers--which was convenient but possibly not best.