Day 2 was an exciting day of many more new experiences! The patient count exceeded yesterday’s as we saw a total of 9 patients! Rather than solely focusing on moles, today, we extracted a plethora of concerns ranging from cysts on the back and the head, to marks and moles on the skin. Once again, I got to see the whole process from numbing, to extraction, to suturing! Seeing the cysts removed and their different consistencies depending on where on the body they were located was very cool! I learned that cysts on the head are specifically referred to as pilar cysts and when removed, they look like pearls or the lens of an eye! Another special activity I got to partake in today was patient check-up, where patients that had previously gotten procedures done came back so that Dr. Echt could observe their healing process. I enjoyed listening to the patients and learning about their lives and listening to their sage advice. While today was my last day with Dr. Echt, I am grateful for the short amount of time we spent together and I feel as though I truly learned a lot! Once again, I did not take any pictures of the patients, however, I have included a picture of a pilar cyst that has yet to be extracted! I look forward to tomorrow!
picture 1: https://healthfixit.com/pilar-cyst/