So you might remember back in July all of the skin issues I was having. Well I have a new skin issue (although actually not any more), and went back to the same dermatologist that I was unhappy with in July. It is so hard to find a new doctor, and I knew that this guy was usually quick about getting people in for appointments (I actually called Tuesday morning and was in the office about 2 hours later. When I was first looking for a derm, I called several places that could only see me in a few months... what good is that?!).

Tuesday's appointment was much different. The doctor was mostly attentive and reviewed his previous notes. He was really pushing to do a skin allergy test, but my itchy problems have been mostly under control and I have them well managed for now (knocking on tons of wood right now!!!!!). I was actually in for a more acute problem. I irritated a mole (or I thought it was a mole) on my back. It's been there for a long time and periodically gets irritated, so I just wanted it gone.

I was expecting to have to come back in a few days to have it removed, but he said "you want it gone, let's do it." That made me both happy and suddenly sweaty. Turns out it wasn't a mole, but an angioma. I have a couple of others which are smaller and on parts of my body that I can see, so I'm less likely to scratch them accidentally.

The doctor first asked me how long I had the angioma. I told him forever. I honestly have no idea how long I've had some mark on my back. I can remember irritating it previously, but I don't keep tabs on every spot. For as odd as this guy is, he was very quick and efficient in removing it. Now I've got to get Kevin to help me change the band-aids (only a contortionist could accurately place a band-aid in the dead center of her back!).

Sorry, I don't mean to overshare stuff, but as this is also a journal of sorts, I do want to have this for my records. Ultimately, I think I need a new dermatologist, but I really don't have the energy or desire to seek one out!