Dermatology Anxiety

[Alison]

I really hate any appointments in general because the anticipation is always what scares me more, but tomorrow i’m going to my first dermatology appointment. i’m hoping someone here has visited the dermatologist before so they can kind of help me know what to expect, my worst fear is being undressed because i am still underage and i’d feel really uncomfortable. Don’t know if this will reach many people because i’m new here and this is my first post but i hope someone can help me.

 

[Cuchculan]

These people do their work every day of the week. They would see people of all ages. Young and old. Getting undressed is just part of the whole thing. Nobody will be minding what your body looks like at all. I am sure a million different body types have come and gone. It can be down to how a person feels about undressing. Never been to a dermatologist before. But have had to strip off for other things. I always view it that the people working in these places are well used to seeing naked bodies. Just try and remain calm. We can all be anxious before appointments. That part is normal. It will be over before you know it.

 

[adamden]

Hi Alison, welcome to the forum first of all. Happy to have you here.
I can totally understand where you are coming from in that the anticipation of the appointment is the worst part of it all. I have been to a dermatologist before, and they are great people. I'm not sure what you are getting checked, but I would assume that they will only have you undress in the event that it is absolutely necessary.
I can understand the fact of you still being underage and everything of that nature, but here's the thing, doctor's practice their specialty almost every day. And they have seen more than enough. They are trained not to judge and to take those bodies as objectively as possible. If they didn't, they'd be out of a job.
Hope you can find comfort in this post