Full body skin exam my experience

I have been getting annual skin exams for the past 4 years and only have had my pubic area “peeked” at. I switched derms three different times and each exam has been similar. I do have pubic hair that’s trimmed and I feel like they should be more through. How do I find a derm that does a more complete exam?

Tell them that you've recently changed dermatologists because you weren't happy with the previous provider because you felt that their exams were superficial or could have been more thorough. Explain your concerns about skin cancer & see what happens

Probably doesn't hurt to simply state and ask about specific areas to check.

Seems like the modern sense of modesty makes providers less thorough by default for perceived patient comfort concerns.

My last two dermatologists were thorough. One male, on female.

Every doctor is different and has their own way of conducting a physical exam. Dermatologists are no different. Some naturally take their time and are more thorough than others. Unfortunately, about the only way to ensure your pubic area is thoroughly examined is to specifically ask that they take a look. I think being subtle will more likely end in your disappointment.

@thephysicalexam232:

How do I find a derm that does a more complete exam?

That seems to be the million dollar question. I just had my first exam. I specified to them that it was my first exam after being here for 82 years and I thought it was about time for a full body exam. It looked like that was what she planned when her assistant led me to the exam room, told me to strip to my underpants and asked if I wanted a gown as those would be coming off soon. When she came in she had me take em off and sit on the table so I was expecting a FSBE. She started at the top and found 2 spots on my face she wanted to freeze and one she excised to send out. She sent her assistant to get the freeze spray. She came back with that followed by a young lady I will call the observer. The derm didn't get below my belt line in her exam except to look at a sore spot inside my foreskin that I had mentioned on the entrance paperwork. I figured she just used up all the time medicare allowed doing the freezing and cutting on my face. They gave me an appointment for next year so before I go in I will certainly mention the fact that I expected a FSBE the first time and didn't get it. The derm recognized me as the crossing guard as she walked her boys to school and I discovered she lived one house from me. She just moved last week so I hope she will still be at the office next year. I'm very happy with her service. I felt completely comfortable sitting there naked with her and her two female assistants, just didn't go far enough.