Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 I like my dermatologist. I really do. And I had quite a surprise for her today. " Say, the minocycline appears to be working quite well. " " Yes, it is, much better than the cephalexin did. " " Are you still using the Metrogel and Klaron twice daily? " " No, I quit using those about a month ago. " " Huh? " " The seb derm is killing me. Here's what I'd like to try, instead: I'd like to switch to Noritate, but I'd like to compound it with 2% ketoconozole and, while we're at it, let's throw in 5 - 10% micronized zinc oxide -- that'll save me the trouble of applying a sunscreen separately. " Her response? " You're the boss! " This is why I like my dermatologist. And this is especially why I like this group. Oooh, but this is going to be one expensive topical -- about $80 for 4 oz., and the compounding pharmacy won't run it through my insurance carrier. Instead, it's up to me to submit the claim. (crossing fingers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 In a message dated 04/19/2001 11:06:51 PM Central Daylight Time, winjr@... writes: > Oooh, but this is going to be one expensive topical -- about $80 for > 4 oz., and the compounding pharmacy won't run it through my insurance > carrier. Instead, it's up to me to submit the claim. > Why wont they run it thru the ins?? Count your blessings on your derm. Mine tried minocycline and noritate and after little change from either smugly said " sorry, there's nothing more I can do for you " It wasn't til finding this group that I understood that just because one antibiotic or topical doesn't work, another might. I feel like writing him a letter >=( Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 I know it's not always possible to find different Derms, depending on your insurance program, but it's important to find a Derm who will work with you. If one seems uninformed about cea or unwilling to let you try different things you learn from this group, I sure hope you look for another one. What a difference it makes. I see three different Derms for different reasons. One because she understands how difficult cea is to treat and she is open to all my suggestions from this group and will write prescriptions for what I want to try. Another is for the collagen treatments she offers and her prices, and the third one is for the Laser treatments they offer. It can take some work to locate the right Derms but it is very much worth the effort. > In a message dated 04/19/2001 11:06:51 PM Central Daylight Time, > winjr@a... writes: > > > > Oooh, but this is going to be one expensive topical -- about $80 for > > 4 oz., and the compounding pharmacy won't run it through my insurance > > carrier. Instead, it's up to me to submit the claim. > > > > Why wont they run it thru the ins?? Count your blessings on your derm. Mine > tried minocycline and noritate and after little change from either smugly > said " sorry, there's nothing more I can do for you " It wasn't til finding > this group that I understood that just because one antibiotic or topical > doesn't work, another might. I feel like writing him a letter >=( > Val > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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