Tales From the Office: Hypothesis Never Retested
I saw a young man for eczematized tinea pedis. I prescribed Castellanbi's paint.
He returned for his follow up, and was pleased that he was much better.
I asked how often he was applying the medication and he looked at me quizzically. He said he wasn't putting the liquid on - he was taking it orally. Frantically fearing that I had mis-written the prescription, I asked …
I saw a young man for eczematized tinea pedis. I prescribed Castellanbi's paint.
He returned for his follow up, and was pleased that he was much better.
I asked how often he was applying the medication and he looked at me quizzically. He said he wasn't putting the liquid on - he was taking it orally. Frantically fearing that I had mis-written the prescription, I asked … Continue reading "Tales From the Office: Hypothesis Never Retested"
An elderly gentleman from our rural office presented for a routine skin exam. He was anxious to tell me about a recent acute illness. Seems it made quite an impression on him. With an inward resignation, I leaned back against the counter to listen as it was obvious he had to talk about his recent medical adventure a bit before settling in for the exam. He became quite animated while gesturing to h … 