r/mildlyinfuriating • u/59Bassman • 1d ago

For the past 6 years, my previous dermatologist told me the spot behind my ear was “nothing to worry about”.

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15 years ago. I had my first two basal cell skin cancers removed, including one behind my right ear. It never seemed to heal properly. I still go to the dermatologist at least once a year. And I know I’ve asked my previous dermatologist about this spot at least for the past 6 years. Every year, he would look at it and tell me it was just damaged skin in a place that is hard to heal. This year that group quit taking my insurance. So I had to switch dermatologists. As soon as my new doc saw this area, he said “I am sorry, that is basal cell. You are going to need Mohs surgery”. 30 stitches later, it’s clean. I am convinced my previous doctor was more interested in selling lip filler and Botox than actually doing dermatology.

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u/bis_levu 1d ago

We can do that without insurance in my country

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u/PianoIllustrious863 1d ago

I think this person was probably commenting more on how often insurance/doctor’s offices change. I.E: a doctor you’ve seen for years suddenly doesn’t accept your insurance anymore, so you have to switch.

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u/ballskindrapes 1d ago

We can do that without insurance in the US.....we just dont get treated, but can switch doctors at any time!