Wild animals live all their lives without going to the doctor, and humans are like animals but also different. We have to go to the dentist for sure, and sometimes we may have to see a specialist if there’s an acute issue, and hey, the luckiest among us may even be having annual physicals, but the question remains: are we supposed to be just, like, going to the dermatologist? Take this quiz to help us try to figure it out.
So, the skin is the largest organ?
- Yes, exactly. So important.
- Right…..so? Yeah, no. Okay. Yeah.
Do you wear sunblock, or?
- Every day.
- Um, maybe at the beach if someone else brings it.
Basically, your skin is pretty much fine unless you have a rash or something?
- No, that’s not right.
- Uuuehhh yeah? Or like a weird new mole in a threatening shape, like Texas or a pentagon or something.
Does the dermatologist take our health insurance?
- How could I possibly know that? You can find out.
- Exactly! Like ??
If you went to the dermatologist, what would the reason even be?
- To have a full-body diagnostic and preventative exam.
- Literally I have no idea.
Skin cancer???
- What about it?
- ???????
Results:
Mostly 1’s: You seem really obsessed with going to the dermatologist. Why did you even take this quiz? Just to make us feel bad? Please explain the dermatologist to us. Otherwise, you’re just being mean.
Mostly 2’s: Right? Like are people just going to the dermatologist like, “Hi, Dr. Skin, I am here for you to look at my body!”? It’s not for everyone. A dermatologist is either providing lifesaving treatment to burn victims or helping rich people look smooth? And there is no in-between? Or that’s not right? Your guess is as bad as ours!
