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I had an experience with dermatologist. I saw some discoloration on my ankle and the frist dermatologist mis-diagnosed it. I went to another dermatologist that was recomended by someone I trusted. He also mis-diagnosed it as "eczema". In addition, This "ecemza" persisted for about one year and was not resolved to my satisfaction. He also removed some growths that he told me were non-malignate. He never sent this growths out to the lab for analysis but he charged the insurance company for this service. Eventually, this doctor went to jail as he was defrauding medicare. What a guy!!!!!

When I changed to a new primary care doctor, the doctor informed me that I had dry skin and lotion and gentle soap would help reduce the itching. He also prescribed claritin and this helps making it tolerable in the cold weather.
I still go to this doctor as he diagnoses problems correctly.

Talk Host: Don't automatically accept what your doctor says.

I agree. You must be an advocate for your own health. I have all my questions ready for a doctor as the new type doctor can only give you ten minutes of his time and then he/she feels he/she is losing money as he/she needs to go to his/her next patient.

I still fondly look back to the days when doctors had bedside manners.