He walked into the room 30 minutes after my appointment was supposed to start, he shook my hand and instantly started staring at my face. He wasn't saying anything so I figured I should start talking.
"I was on accutane for a couple months"
Him: and it didn't work?!
Me: um...no. I uh have a friend that had the same symptoms (I went into detail here) and she ended up having rosacea.
Him: Its not rosacea. We are going to try an antibiotic and I want you to come back in 3 weeks
(At this point he is LITERALLY is halfway out the door)
Me: Can you come back in here? (he does) So what is it?
Him: Its acne. If this doesn't work I have an idea of what to do next. Don't give up on the process.
(Door closes)
I sat there with my mouth agape, I have seen better bedside manner in a mortician. I filled the prescription and I am trying to hold onto hope that this antibiotic will work. As always I'll keep you posted on the next step, whatever that may be.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
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I had this same kind of horrible experience with a dermatologist a few years ago. I was furious! She barely stayed in the room long enough for me to ask one question and then she was on her way out again.
I hope that his solution works for you so that you don't have to go through that impersonal experience again!
This is not acceptable at all. I know it's hard, but don't let this defeat you. Find a new doctor and try again - this guy is an ass. I mean, didn't he even ask you if have had any negative reactions to antibiotics in the past? Gosh - this makes me so angry for you. I mean, try what he gave you - but don't give up. Hell - I'll ask my dermatologist if she knows someone near you if you want. Also, next time I go to my doctor I'm getting you samples. :)
ugh that is just awful and so rude. hope this new medication helps though, but still, what a lame doctor.
Well that's frustrating!
I am having some serious acne issues at the age of 28! I have never had this problem before in my life! I am on 3 different types of creams and an antibiotic. PS.. The side of the antibiotic prescription warns me not to go out in the sun... I live in Florida and it's almost summer :( lol
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