Dermatologist... Full body skin exam

I have an appointment with my new dermatologist in about two weeks for a complete skin exam. I was supposed to see her back in February but for some reason when I went in I had to see her PA-C so hopefully I will get to see her this time.

I have my annual check coming up on Friday. New doctor. Male again. Eager to see how it goes.

I have A LOT of moles and freckles, so i go to the dermatologist about every 6 months. since i go so frequently, i usually don't get fully undressed. my derm does the full body check every other year. but when she does the full body scan, she is beyond thorough. arms up, arms out, look up, look down, check between every finger and toe, spread legs, retract foreskin, scrotum up, scrotum right, scrotum left, stand up legs apart, bend over spread your cheeks. seriously, there isn't a single skin cell she hasn't examined.

Hello new here. I'm going hopefully for my first full skin exam. I may have been checked when young at physical but not good for 40-50 yrs. I'm now 64 & a prostate cancer survivor 6-7 yrs back. Last 2 times I went to a dermatologist 16-20 yrs back, it was to remove sty or cyst on eyelid.

Since then I've gotten much more open about my sexuality, being nude, & some nude sunbathing. I feel very (excuse the pun), comfortable in my skin. I have some small hard cysts on my ball sack that need to be looked at & maybe removed. After reading many posts here, I think I'll remove all my cloths & make it clear I need a full check. It's two days out & with a new cute female dermatologist. Ill repost to let you know how the exam went. I'm excited & a little apprehensive after all these years of neglect. Wish me luck. Lab Rat

After my last full body check by my Derm in March, I will ALWAYS keep my appointment with her each year. She found a pre-cancerous lesion on the bridge of my nose, which she froze with liquid nitrogen. That put an end to my tanning sessions which I've done for years. She always has me totally nude, including no watches or other jewelry. She gives me a "chux" pad to cover my lap when she enters the exam room with her medical assistant. She has me lay on my right side so she can spread my cheeks and inspect my genitals, anal areas, etc. She pays special attention to my scalp, going through my hair and spreads my fingers and toes looking for suspicious areas.

My days of being modest are long gone, since being treated for colon cancer, bladder cancer and an aortic aneurysm. I've had so many medical people see all of me so many times, it's just the same old thing. The fact that she is a lovely Korean lady is nice to look at, but gives me no erotic feelings. I trust her as an outstanding Dermatologist and have sent my wife, sister-in-law and mother-in-law to her, because she's a great doctor. The fact that she is good looking is just icing on the cake.

I have twice yearly full body checks at my Dermatologist. He is a young looking 40 year old. I have always been told by the nurse to "remove everything except your underwear and have the gown open to the back. Needless to say the gown only stays on for a minute or two and then its off. He says "please stand up" and he proceeds to look over my chest and arms outstretched. He then slides my shorts down halfway and asks " please move your genitals to the right and then left". After this, he pulls up my shorts and has me turn around. Checks the upper back and then, slides my shorts down and inspects my anus. He then pulls them up. Exam is pretty much done.

I'm back after my first dermatology exam in 16 yrs, maybe first full check ever. She's a pretty easy Texas dermatologist in her thirties. I talked with her nurse, put on gown minus underware. Dr came in smiling, seemed very nice, friendly. She started checking my head/hair, forehead freezing a few spots as she went. Checked my shoulders chest then stand up for quick backside check. I had told her of my sore spot near groin, so she says let's take a look. I removed paper skirt on lap revealing groin area. She was very professional & for some reason she made me feel at ease. I helped her stretch my ball sack over & up looking for every bump or cyst. I would here her say that's benign again. She said she would scrape/remove the painful small cyst above my right testacle at base of penis. She had this little pain shot in hand. She said this may hurt a little, as she waited I grabbed her back then shoulder preparing myself for much pain. I grit my teeth & sqeezed her shoulder as she injected in top of ball sack. It was a little pinch. I was so relieved. She then had this weird half circular razor blade & scraped it down. Took a minute, said would send to pathology to test. She made me feel so comfortably at ease during it all. I told her it hardly stung at all. Patched up smiled & scheduled a return visit. BTW her nurse saw whole thing from higher seat & she asked if she could take office pic before proceedure. I coolly said sure. She smiled & was off, said had another to see before lunch. I hated to see her go she was so sweet & comforting. From when she came in to leaving was probably 20 minutes. I went partially skirted to totally nude to partially covered groin. I would highly recommend her.

I saw a posting about a free skin cancer screening that a local doc was offering, so I decided to check it out. I called the office and made an appointment. They found a slot for me a couple weeks later.

Before the appointment, they sent me a new patient packet. It contained a couple forms they wanted me to fill out before I arrived and had a little information about the exam. There were two interesting sections:

"What happens during the exam?

A skin cancer screening is painless and relatively quick. The doctor will simply perform a visual examination your skin for any abnormalities. Most of the time there is nothing to worry about. Occasionally the doctor may wish to take a biopsy to be sent to the lab for further examination. This procedure may be completed in our office during your appointment."

"What should I wear?

You may be asked to disrobe for your exam. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that can be easily removed. If you are not comfortable disrobing completely, please wear underwear that allows the doctor to see most of your skin."

When I arrived for my appointment, the medical assistant took me back to the room and wrote down my basis information. She took my vitals and told me the doctor would be in to see me shortly.

The doctor, a youngish woman, came in a few minutes later along with the medical assistant. She introduced herself and explained that the assistant was there to takes notes on the computer. She explained the importance of skin exams and thanked me for coming in for the screening. She had me take off my jacket and shirt and did a brief exam of my arms . She went on to say that she recommend that new patients have a full exam and asked if I would be comfortable removing the rest of my clothes.

I agreed to the full exam. She told me to go ahead and take off my pants, underwear, socks and shoes, and sit back on the exam table. This was what I'd been waiting for, so I didn't hesitate. Naked, I sat back on the exam table and she continued the exam. She had me stand up to check my backside.

I was getting turned on by the exposure and started getting a little hard. When she had me turn around to face her, I was fully erect. I apologized. She brushed it off and said that it's a completely normal reaction. She asked if it was okay to continue, and I said yes.

She had me lie back down on the table and checked the bottoms of my feet. Then she examined my legs. She asked if it was okay if she checked my genital. I said that'd be fine. She took hold of my erection and moved it around a bit to examine it. Then she had me turn over and spread my cheeks with her hands.

When she was done, she had me sit back up. She said that she hadn't seen anything to worry about, but recommended regular exams. Then she told me I could get dressed, said goodbye, and left me alone in the room. I put my clothes back on and left.

Over the past several years I've had a few Total Body Skin Exams but in all cases the doctor never had me remove underwear to look at genitals. They would quickly pull down underwear to look at buttocks but when I say quick I mean like pull down for about 3 seconds. I could never understand how a doctor can ignore looking at the entire body. I see a lot of people have posted about having a detailed exam. I wish I could find a doctor that could do so. Any recommendations for doctor's in South Florida?

I have been to a Dermatologist 3 times in the past 3 years. Each time the nurse takes me to a room and gives me a paper gown. The nurse tells me to remove everything but my underwear and put on the paper gown. I then wait for the doctor to come in with the nurse. The gown comes off about the first 5 seconds the doctor is there and she looks at everything but I don't have to take off my underwear. She kind of pulls the back down slightly for a quick peek and then leaves the underwear along. I think next time I am going to refuse the paper gown. It really doesn't do anything because as soon as the doctor comes in, I am sitting there in my boxers.

I think next time I am going to refuse the paper gown. It really doesn't do anything because as soon as the doctor comes in, I am sitting there in my boxers.

At yesterday's semi annual skin exam, the assistant was fairly new to the place, or at least to me. She knows her job as to take out a gown, let me know the opening goes in front. I just say "ok", but i leave it there on the patient seat, and actually sit on it. I don't refuse verbally, and wouldn't advise verbal refusal. I would encourage to do what you feel comfortable with, and if whatever that is for you is a problem, then they would speak up about it. Chances are, given the nature of the exam, they won't say anything & will remain professional.

For my 1st skin exam a few years ago, the assistant said something to the effect of, that since I'm male and the doctor's a woman, I needed to wear a gown, and to leave my underwear on. Since it was my 1st skin exam with her, I complied and did as instructed.

Before a subsequent skin exam, the gown was offered to me as "optional". As the doc and i got used to each other, and as you see how "in the way" and useless the gown just gets, I waived the gown and would just remain in my boxers. Which is exactly how i can be found at home during like the 8 warmest months of the year. If i'm not modest at home in front of people, and boxers essentially provide the same coverage as shorts, it was essentially normal for me.

Then i found Zity and was inspired to embraced my jockstrap fetish. And now, for 3 consecutive exams, when the doc walks in the room, with any of various assistants in tow, there I am, sitting on the exam chair in just a jockstrap. The conversation throughout the entire time is professional and normal as if i were fully clothes. Yesterday, I pointed out spots on each thigh that she checked out as i sat there. Of course, I'm high risk for skin cancer, having had my last mohs surgery just a few months ago, and I'm sure it won't be my last ever (she took a biopsy on my upper cheek).

But that's how i'm comfortable, and i feel I've established a rapport with the doctor over time. Which i think can be done in any patient-doctor situation with little or no dialogue over it.

I found a couple more doctors that offer free skin cancer screenings. Wish I'd known about this earlier. Already had my exam with one and have an appointment with the other.

Before I went to the exam, the doctor sent me a new patient packet. It contained the usual new patient form as well as some information about what to expect. It was quite similar to the information I got at my previous exam.

"Why should I get a full body exam?

Annual full body exams are vital to detect skin cancer as early as possible. Every year, tens of thousands of cases of melanoma are detected. When caught early, these cancers can be easily treated to avoid spreading.

What happens during a full body exam?

One of our assistants will bring you back to a private exam room. After gathering some basic information, you'll be left alone to undress and wait for the doctor. Melanoma can occur anywhere, so we ask that you undress completely so the doctor may perform a thorough exam. The exam itself lasts 10-15 minutes. If areas of concern are identified, the doctor may discuss additional steps.

Do I have to be naked for the exam?

We highly recommend that you undress completely. Under garments can hide cancers that would otherwise be easily detected. If for any reason you cannot undress completely, please dress so the doctor can see as much as your skin as possible."

So I showed up for my appointment and ended up in another exam room. The assistant took some basic information, then gave an explanation about the exam that was similar to what they'd sent me. She asked me to go ahead and get undressed, and said the doctor would be in shortly.

I took off my clothes and sat on the exam table to wait. And wait. And wait. It had probably been about ten minutes. Finally, there was a knock at the door. Instead of the doctor, however, it was the assistant. She came in and apologized for the wait saying that another appointment was taking longer than expected and asked if there was anything she could get me.

I told her it was no problem. She thanked me for my patience, then started making small talk while I as sitting there naked on the exam table. A few minutes later, the doctor arrived. She apologized for the delay and introduced herself. The assistant left the room. She was very thorough. She spent a good amount of time checking my genital area, during which time I got hard. She just said, "Sorry about that. We're almost done."

She finished the exam and didn't find anything of concern. She finished the paperwork and then said the assistant would come back in to give me some information about performing self exams at home.

I waited naked on the table. The assistant came in less than a minute later. She stopped at the door and said, "Oops, did you still need a minute to get dressed?" I replied that I hadn't realized we were finished yet. "That's okay," she said. "Do you want me to come back?"

I laughed and said there didn't seem much need to get dressed now. She smiled and closed the door behind her. She gave me a form with the outline of a body, and explained that I should examine my own skin and mark down any moles I see and changes that occur. She reminded me to make sure that I'm naked when I do the exam. I laughed and said I don't think that'll be a problem. She let out a chuckle and said, "It would appear not."

Wanting to prolong the experience, I asked how I was supposed to check my own back. She explained that I should use a full length mirror, and that she could give me a quick demo. There was a mirror in the room. I said sure, and she had me stand up. I was still hard. She showed me what to look for and what to put on the diagram.

After we were done, she left me alone to get dressed.

My girlfriend has done some in the past, panties downed only for the strict time used to check the bottom/pubic area, all doctors being very gentle.

I have my second dermatological exam today, last time I had one was 2007, and that was just a cursory look at my face arms and chest and back, it will be interesting to see how in depth this one will be, if its like all other Dr. appointments these days it will be brief and cursory with a hefty bill to my insurance company. I will update in 2 hours.

I try to see my female dermatologist every year and a half for a full skin exam. She's very professional, but very thorough. I'm asked to remove all clothing including my underwear and. put on a paper gown. No part of me goes unseen during the exam including my genital area as well as my rear. I love it!

Dermatology Exam, went for a 10am appointment, then they said it was 1030, came back, asked for another mountain of forms, waited another 15 mins, 35 mins wait completely, went in a room, looked at my face and arms and my back, only asked to remove my shirt, out after 12 minutes, billed for $157. That's with insurance!

only asked to remove my shirt, out after 12 minutes

Was the appointment actually scheduled as a full body exam? If so: Find another dermatologist, because what you described isn't one!

They are posted as a dermatologist but I feel they are misrepresenting themselves, the person who examined my skin was not a Dr.

I went in for my free skin cancer screening at the other office where I'd made an appointment. An assistant took me back to the exam room and collected the usual information.

She took a paper drape out of a drawer and set it down on the counter.

"Do you have any questions about the exam?" she asked me.

"How exactly does this work?" I asked. "I've never done this before."

"There's nothing to worry about," she said reassuringly. "The doctor will take a quick look at your skin to make sure there aren't any suspicious areas. She'll also make note of areas that should be tracked in the future. It shouldn't take more than 15 minutes."

"I'll give you a few minutes to get undressed," she continued. "You can cover your lap with the drape. Make sure to remove your underwear and socks. The doctor will need to look everywhere."

"Everywhere?"

"It's a common misconception that skin cancer only occurs in areas that are exposed to the sun. It's important to do a thorough exam to make sure nothing is overlooked," she explained.

"Okay," I replied.

"The doctor should be in shortly," she said. I thanked her and she left.

I removed my clothes and put the drape over my lap. The doctor arrived a few minutes later. She introduced herself and explained the exam. Then she started on my scalp with me seated and moved down my torso and back.

"Go ahead and lie down on your back," she said. I did as she instructed. She examined the bottoms of my feet and moved up my legs. I'm just going to remove your drape so I can take a quick peek at your genital region," she said while pulling the drape off and leaving me exposed.

She checked everywhere in my groin, including moving my penis around and checking my scrotum. "Let's have you turn over," she said. I did, and she checked the back. She spread my cheeks a bit when she got there.

"Just about done," she said. "Can you stand up for me?" Without answering I did. "Go ahead and face away from me." I turned my back to her. She ran her hands from the top of my body to my feet as she examined my skin.

Without trying, my penis had become semi erect. "Turn back towards me, please," she said. I did.

"Sorry about that," I said. "I'm not used to being so exposed."

"It's completely normal," she said. "Nothing to worry about." As she examined my front side, I became fully erect. "You can go ahead and sit down," she said.

I sat back on the exam table. She finished filling out my chart. "I don't see anything of concern right now," she said, "but it would be a good idea to get regular exams. I'm also going to leave you some information about doing self exams at home."

"Thanks," I replied. "And sorry again," I said. "I don't know what's with me today."

"It's quite alright," she said. "It can be a little uncomfortable having someone look at every inch of your skin and the body reacts in funny ways."

She said goodbye and left.

Follow up to the 8 minute Dermatology visit, I got the bill today, the Co Pay was elevated to $45 the second bill I received today was for $56 this is after paying $107 for the cream I needed to buy from them, the amount charge to my insurance company, $295!!! for a visit which took 8 minutes by a PA who was clearly lost and did not know what she was doing! Never again, only looked at my face and forearms.

I've got my annual full body exam next week. The dermatologist always does the exam and I am naked under a paper sheet. The exam doesn't take long except for the few times she has removed suspicious moles for analysis. Fortunately no cancer. Since she is considered a specialist, the copay is $50. Her negotiated rate with insurance is about $165. Her asking price without insurance is twice that.

To Robert1949

That's how it should be, kind of cross my visit was more orientated to no care and professionalism and more focused on money without any focus on care of the patient.

Has anyone ever had to strip totally nude for a skin exam? My docs always have me leave my boxers on. Anyone? She will pull the strap away and quickly peek at my butt and then in the front but that's it.

I believe this has been discussed elsewhere on this site. But yes, always completely nude for a full body skin exam.

It's the same procedure for me. A complete strip down to underwear and put on a gown. I get a full body check from an attractive dermatologist (beautiful skin, of course). The last time I went in, she had a young female assistant who took photos of any suspect moles, etc.

I'd like to say it was arousing, but actually it was low key, relaxing; we were all joking a bit about the camera, etc. She took one peek down my ass, but that was it (no photo there, lol).

In November, I went for my full body skin exam. I was told to strip completely naked; everything need to be off and was given a gown. Other times either completely naked or allowed to keep my panties on.

I'm told to take everything off and put the gown on with the opening in the back. So naked underneath the gown.

In November, I went for my full body skin exam. I was told to strip completely naked; everything need to be off and was given a gown. Other times either completely naked or allowed to keep my panties on.

@JFOX, dermatologist male or female ?

The first skin exam I had with my current dermatologist ( a female NP in her 40s) I was told by the Med tech to take everything off except my underwear. My dermatologist and I were the only ones in the exam room, and she checked my arms and legs and trunk while I was seated. Then she had me stand and she looked me over, and just pulled the back of my shorts down to look at my butt.

My second full skin exam this past November, the Med tech said to take everything off, but you can leave your underwear on if you want. So, being that I expected a "full skin exam", and apparently underwear on is optional, I removed everything and was just covered by a paper drape on my lap, as I sat on the table. This time when my dermatologist came in....... surprise! She was followed by a young female PA, "in training" for dermatology.

They would both be examining me, she said. Well, since I decided to be completely naked for this exam, I was a little nervous while waiting for the dermatologist to come in. But now the reality of having to stand in front of not just my dermatologist, but another female at some point, hit home, So they both began to check me while I was seated and then came the phrase "Okay, go ahead and stand up". Now, I had never in my lifetime ever been fully naked in front of 2 attractive female medical professionals before, much less any other medical professional, but it was apparent that it wasn't a big deal to them.

I slowly relaxed as we chatted while they looked me over, they asked questions about certain moles and such. My dermatologist even took the time to remove some skin tags from around my neck while I was standing there. Even though it felt like I stood there naked for hours, in reality it was probably 5 minutes or less. Unlike some exams I have read about, they didn't touch or move my genitals, nor did they spread my butt cheeks. All in all it was very professional and I felt like I had been given a good exam.

My wife, who is in her 60’s, went to a dermatologist for the first time a few weeks ago. She is a red head (gray hair on top now) with very fair skin and freckles. I have thought for a while that she should have been referred to a dermatologist years ago by our primary care physician but the doctor has never been so inclined.

During our physical exams, where we are nude under a gown, our doctor (whom we have a lot of trust in) looks us over, but with my wife’s complexion, I wasn’t sure this was ever quite enough. With age, my wife has acquired a few skin tags that were proving to be increasingly annoying to her, so, on her own, she scheduled an appointment with the only dermatologist we have in the area. We arrived 15 minutes early as instructed and were handed a clipboard with pages and pages of questions to fill out. It was easily the most comprehensive questionnaire that we have encountered at a doctor’s office.

One of the first questions asked why she was there. Since I was helping her fill out all the forms, I put down “Remove skin tags and Skin check”. After spending almost 30 minutes filling out the forms, we turned then in and shortly later a nurse came out and called my wife’s name. We followed her into an exam room and sat down in two chairs. The nurse asked a few questions and took my wife’s vitals. Then she asked my wife if she wanted a skin check along with getting the skin tags looked at. My wife was a little bewildered but then said sure. The nurse then gave her a gown and told her to take her clothes off but she could leave her underwear on.

Since all of her issues were in front, my wife put the gown on with the ties in the front. The doctor soon came in and asks what brings her in. She told him about the skin tags so he had her sit on the exam table and he looked at them. Then he quickly looked through her hair, arms and legs. He then instructed her to put the gown on with the ties in the back and he checked her back. Then he started talking about what he can do about the skin tags. Then I said that we had a couple of other moles and dark marks that we were concerned about and we showed him some dark patches located under her breasts (after lifting her bra). He told us those were normal.

Then I said I had a question about a mole that was located in the top of her pubic hair region and pulled down her underwear a little to show him. Again he said that it was a normal mole even if it was a large one. And that was it for the skin check, if it was covered, he wasn’t going to check it out. He did do a good job on the many skin tags so I wonder if that wasn’t the primary reason we had gone to see him, if the exam would have been more thorough. We go back in a few weeks for a follow up on the tags and I don’t expect that to entail much but I hope he wants her to come back in a year for just an examination. Stay Tuned.