I often wasn’t allowed in cosmetic dermatology patient’s rooms. “They are self conscious,” the doctor would claim. If a patient was having Botox done, or laser resurfacing, they were often embarrassed about their conditions. The PA would often tell me that people who suffered with skin conditions such as psoriasis, took their diseases harder than those with diabetes or hypertension. “You can see the their disease physically with your own eyes. Normally, people on the outside can’t see the physical effects of hypertension or other diseases.” While with the dermatology patients, it was my goal to make these patients feel as comfortable as possible. I would talk to them about their disease, and educate them. They also felt more at ease when you were able to touch their skin condition without being afraid. It’s amazing what the simple human touch can do to a patient’s outlook of their skin condition and the way it eases their discomfort.