Over the counter stuff doesn't work for full outbreaks

I had never been so miserable-went to my regular doctor immediately and did the round of prednisone nothing. went back and he said I had to see a dermitalogist. my regular derm couldn't even see me for a week. Tried explaining it was an emergency-nope, not available. Ended up making an apt w/ a PA who was able to consult with the MD during my appt.

Since then found a primary care physician who also specializes in dermatology. He seems to be much more flexible with availability. Unfortunately he is going to retire soon and haven't found anyone else in NOVA that does that.
[Post edited by kjhokie at 07/30/2017 10:35PM]

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Posted: 07/30/2017 at 10:26PM

Desperate long shot - Any Dermatologists around? (inside) -- FfxStationHokie 07/30/2017 09:40AM

Re: Desperate long shot - Any Dermatologists around? (inside) -- Mama Goose 08/01/2017 10:48AM

I'm just a dentist but I picked up a dermatology textbook at a yard sale. -- DonHo-kieHi 07/30/2017 11:25PM

Correct - all about steroids but the problem (inside) -- FfxStationHokie 07/31/2017 09:33AM

I thought I saw MD Hokie posting today but I'm not sure -- HokieNLot11 07/30/2017 4:15PM

Patient First ** -- TomTurkey 07/30/2017 3:17PM

Haha. I saw a PF doc a week ago for an eye problem. He was good. -- 48zip 07/31/2017 11:24AM

This might be your only back up until Tuesday -- TechMomof2 07/30/2017 2:55PM

Feel your frustration as we've had similar experiences but -- Tombo 07/30/2017 1:35PM

Most Dermatologists are M-F 8-5 types -- NW Raleigh Hokie 07/30/2017 12:07PM

Yes, finding that out - just very bad IMO -- FfxStationHokie 07/30/2017 1:04PM

How often is dermatology an emergency situation? Honest question. -- CPRVHokie 07/30/2017 1:02PM

Ahem. ** -- HokieinTampa 07/30/2017 1:09PM

In this case very serious (inside) -- FfxStationHokie 07/30/2017 1:07PM

There is a 6 week waiting list to see a dermatologist here at least for the -- Hoakie82 07/30/2017 6:51PM

Don't get me wrong, a hospital should have at least one on duty. Absurd. ** -- CPRVHokie 07/30/2017 5:24PM

Is there an Ask a Nurse program where you live? ** -- Major Kong 07/30/2017 11:15AM

Sorry to hear that, maybe if you go to the ER they have on one call? ** -- kjhokie 07/30/2017 11:06AM

Inside (more) -- FfxStationHokie 07/30/2017 11:45AM

What a frustrating experience, sorry you are living it. One more thought.. -- kjhokie 07/30/2017 10:32PM

Also call the RN hotline if your insurance provider has one, they might -- kjhokie 07/30/2017 11:08AM

I fought poison ivy for a month with over the counter crap but it just kept -- Hoakie82 07/30/2017 7:13PM

The poison ivy expensive one with the odd faces on the cover -- DaveVT 07/30/2017 11:02PM

Over the counter stuff doesn't work for full outbreaks -- kjhokie 07/30/2017 10:26PM

Over the counter stuff doesn't work for full outbreaks

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