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What does a dermatologist do on your first visit?

During your first dermatologist visit, your provider will ask you about your medical history. They collect information about past dermatological treatments you have had and current concerns.

Then, they perform an exam on the area of concern. The doctor may use a light magnifying instrument called a dermoscope to examine moles and spots closely. Depending on the issue, they may prescribe medication or a treatment plan or schedule a biopsy for potentially cancerous moles or skin tags.

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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Your actual costs may be higher or lower than these cost estimates. Check with your provider and health plan details to confirm the costs that you may be charged for a service or procedure. You are responsible for costs that are not covered and for getting any pre-authorizations or referrals required by your health plan. Neither payments nor benefits are guaranteed.

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