After struggling with trying to get my VA physician to address my skin issue under my barrier of my ileostomy, I was able to get an appointment with a dermatologist at our local clinic. He was attentive, listened, looked at my photo and my skin and took a biopsy. He also gave me antibiotics and ordered a special gell to put on the lesions. He feels that it is some sort of autoimmune disorder and should have results within this next week. I was so relieved that this doctor took the time to actually see me and take the time to examine me. Hopefully, I will finally find out what is troubling me. I will update everyone when I get the results.
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