Dermatology questions: What caused my condition, any natural cures: now 80% ask, before 0% asked
Calley Means
I recently had a conversation with a friend who runs a clinic network of 1,000+ MDs.
She said the main conversation among doctors is frustration that patients are asking about the "root cause" and "more natural cures" for their conditions.
She said 0% of patients asked these questions five years ago, and now 80% of patients do.
Her doctors see this trend as a negative thing, and spend their time deriding the MAHA movement and social media personalities in the breakroom.
These clinics focus on dermatology and make money selling drugs and procedures. Many dermatological issues are tied to root cause issues (diet/lifestyle) and not a lack of cream or injection.
If you have an acute condition that will kill you right away, see your doctor and listen to them.
Our system is a miracle at addressing these acute issues.
But that's less than 10% of our spending.
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