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[germanhalo]

I have bacne but it's not extremely horrible; but still enough to make me self conscious. I hate going to the doctors and tomorrow I have to visit. Sometimes, depending on the situation, they make you wear those gowns, what do you guys do to make yourself more comfortable with it, do you tell him/her in the beginning that you're uncomfortable because of it? Or do you just try to hide it and when it you have to put it on and do whatever, just feel shame and embarrassment? I know doctors understand that there are people with this problem but for us it's not normal. So, any suggestions?

[danipaskor]

I'm confused with your question...

I mean, they have to see it in order to help you.

Do you want it to get better or not? That should give you enough confidence and motivation to go in there.

Plus I can't imagine a dermatologist asking you to wear a gown- Are you going to a general physician for an annual or something?

[Chococrit]

If you are going to the doctor for a different issue (not your acne) then it is just normal to bring it up with them. They will fully understand what you mean by it. They might even help with a prescription or a referral to a dermatologist if you ask them. But if this is an appointment to see the doctor about the acne then again, you shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed by it. Acne is extremely common.

[germanhalo]

danipaskor, on 19 October 2011 - 07:43 AM, said:

I'm confused with your question...

I mean, they have to see it in order to help you.

Do you want it to get better or not? That should give you enough confidence and motivation to go in there.

Plus I can't imagine a dermatologist asking you to wear a gown- Are you going to a general physician for an annual or something?

I wasn't going there for a dermatologist, I was going there for a evaluation and to meet a new doctor at this medical building, and honestly wasn't sure what I was going to be doing, so I was stressing out.

Chococrit, on 19 October 2011 - 11:10 AM, said:

If you are going to the doctor for a different issue (not your acne) then it is just normal to bring it up with them. They will fully understand what you mean by it. They might even help with a prescription or a referral to a dermatologist if you ask them. But if this is an appointment to see the doctor about the acne then again, you shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed by it. Acne is extremely common.

Thanks, yea I talked to him and we discussed it, and the good thing was I was comfortable when he asked to see it and wrote up a referral to a Derm.. I know acne is common, but for me, I get rid of my acne of my face a year ago, and then after I came back from a certain place, I got acne on my back, and it doesn't feel or look right. I'd like to take my shirt off again sometime....

[danipaskor]

Luckily for you it's almost Winter; The derm should be able to have you all cleared up before summer comes around! =)