I went to my very first dermatology skin check this morning....and was thoroughly disappointed. Was looking for a total body check and the doctor just checked below the waistband at the back very quickly.
I've read other experiences online have been pretty thorough, but mine was not. Wondering if this is just due to the timing with everyone being cautious, or is this normal?
Anyone have any experiences of skin checks - full nudity? I was gowned, but thought I would be naked under the gown. Nope, was told to leave my boxer briefs on.
Last year I had my first dermatology appointment in over 20 years. When shown to the exam room, I was given the option either to leave my underwear on or to remove them under the gown provided. Like you, I expected the doctor to be thorough in examining my body, but I also wanted still to respect the doctor and his professionalism at the conclusion of the exam. So I was a little nervous and not sure what to expect
The doctor first had me shrug out of the sleeves of the gown to expose me from the waist up, and examined my arms, back, chest, torso, etc. as I sat on the table. Then I replaced the gown on my upper body and he asked me to stand before him. The gown opened to the rear and he stooped down to get a close look at my ass. He said, “I’m going to spread your cheeks slightly to see into the crevice just a bit,” following which he did just that. It was all very professionally and gently done. He was not low enough and did not split my cheeks wide enough to see my asshole – just enough to see the skin in the top part of my crack that would otherwise be hidden.
He moved to my front, and kind of bunched up the gown and moved it aside slightly to expose my groin area on either side of my cock, without exposing actually exposing my cock and balls. After this he examined my legs and feet, and asked if there was anything else I felt he should see. In hindsight, I realize that was my cue to mention a mole on my penis or scrotum or the bottom of my ass. But as I have none there, I don’t feel like he missed anything because of my negative reply. Rather, I feel as though he was sufficiently thorough while respecting my privacy and modesty.
Personally, I would not have complained had he flipped up the front of the gown and held my dick and balls while examining them. But had he taken this approach, he might not have gained the same level of professional respect from me. One must also consider that many men would be uncomfortable with so “invasive” an examination, and he had no way to know how I would react. Overall I was pleased with the experience and look forward to seeing him again in two or three years (per his recommendation).