Dr. Pimple Popper - General Discussion

[Back Atcha]

1 hour ago, RoxiP said:

Health care providers can forget sometimes that the patient still has a life they have to live outside of their care and need to be reminded of that until they stop acting on your behalf and listening to you.

My son had to learn to be his own advocate.  He's 54 but has had some serious health issues since age 15...the most recent was a liver transplant three years ago.  The Mayo Clinic has been WONDERFUl, but he still has to stop them, explaining that he HAS TO WORK.  His schedule is as important as theirs.  He has to keep track of tests and check them often..."Didn't I just have something similar last month?"  Yes...he did.  

Good luck to you...and I'm so glad to have read your posting, RoxiP.

[RoxiP]

And by the way, I have had a wonderful team (once they realized that I had a mind of my own and started listening to me).

[auntjess]

https://www.discovery.com/shows/dr-pimple-popper-pops-shark-week

I saw this while scanning channels for shows I watch.  
 

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Dr. Pimple Popper has entertained millions with her extreme pimple popping videos. Now she heads to Turks and Caicos with Dr. Austin Gallagher to explore the world of shark skin and how she can apply the science they gather to help human skin issues

I'm skipping this, but if anyone is interested...
I'll be glad when Shark Week is over, and NatGeo has my smuggler shows back.

[AZChristian]

33 minutes ago, auntjess said:

I'll be glad when Shark Week is over, and NatGeo has my smuggler shows back.

Do you mean the To Catch a Smuggler?  We love those!

[auntjess]

12 hours ago, AZChristian said:

Do you mean the To Catch a Smuggler?  We love those!

Yes!  I do too, even though they've re-run  lots of times.  I haven't found them on here.
Wonder if there are enough fans?

[Back Atcha]

15 hours ago, auntjess said:

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Dr. Pimple Popper has entertained millions with her extreme pimple popping videos. Now she heads to Turks and Caicos with Dr. Austin Gallagher to explore the world of shark skin and how she can apply the science they gather to help human skin issues

I'm skipping this, but if anyone is interested...

Count me IN!   Whenever I notice the high right side of my left thigh, I'm reminded of a 2015 skin graft* that failed.  *It's the size of a current iPhone and was needed during surgery for skin cancer ... a spot that started the size of a ballpoint pen "dot," was misdiagnosed, and eventually left me with a "divot" in my shin the size of a billiard ball cut in half.  Perhaps shark skin would have helped in my case...so yeah, I'm interested.  Even though the graft failed, the surgery was successful...but I spent three days in the hospital because THEY gave me a bacterial infection!

[auntjess]

4 hours ago, Back Atcha said:

Count me IN!   Whenever I notice the high right side of my left thigh, I'm reminded of a 2015 skin graft* that failed.  *It's the size of a current iPhone and was needed during surgery for skin cancer ... a spot that started the size of a ballpoint pen "dot," was misdiagnosed, and eventually left me with a "divot" in my shin the size of a billiard ball cut in half.  Perhaps shark skin would have helped in my case...so yeah, I'm interested.  Even though the graft failed, the surgery was successful...but I spent three days in the hospital because THEY gave me a bacterial infection!

Glad your surgery was successful.  
Dr. Ebonie, the one of the foot doctors, used fish skin of some kind in a recent episode about separating the toes of a young girl.

[seasons]

Ugh. Five minutes of unnecessary back story x 3 stories per episode and endless commercials = super annoyance.

[RoxiP]

I didn't get Eddie at all.  He had the port wine stain on his face since birth, apparently was a successful, hard-working person, and then all the sudden drops out of life.  Plus he kept saying "we" moved to Florida to be near our daughter but who was the other person - his son?  I'm glad he ultimately got a good result but I kind of felt like he was a little self-serving.

On the other hand loved the guy who catches iguanas for a living (does he really eat them?  Well according to ABC Action News they are referred to as "chicken of the trees" in South Florida - I think I'll give it a pass).  

It was kind of hard to see the changes in the underarm girl but happy she was happy with the result.  

[Rickster]

I guess Eddie’s stain got worse and he developed those growths, but I was thinking he needed a therapist more than Dr. Lee.

A bit disappointed we could see all those pilar cysts removed and not a single one popped 🙁

[auntjess]

I was watching the one where the woman had draining under her breast, and it stopped recording.
Did she get any help? Thanks!

[Back Atcha]

On 7/28/2022 at 6:10 AM, RoxiP said:

I didn't get Eddie at all.  He had the port wine stain on his face since birth, apparently was a successful, hard-working person, and then all the sudden drops out of life. 

I know the port wine stain was a birthmark, but I thought those lumps and the "rough texture" of the skin came later.  I think as more people were staring at him and/or asking him about his condition, he became more self-conscious and his anxiety overtook him.

Edited August 4, 2022 by Back Atcha

[roughing it]

12 hours ago, auntjess said:

I was watching the one where the woman had draining under her breast, and it stopped recording.
Did she get any help? Thanks!

Yes.  It was a cyst that another doctor(s) removed but apparently didn't get it all because it kept coming back.  Dr. Lee broke through the scar tissue and removed the cyst and entire sac.

[Rickster]

Interesting case with the guy with the cholesterol bumps. I wish they had explained more - like why cholesterol lowering drugs, which he must have been on, didn’t stop their spread. We couldn’t understand why with all his health problems he didn’t work on reducing his weight. Also why he kept wearing tee shirts when long sleeves would have covered them up (unless that was just for TV).

[kwnyc]

I felt bad for him. If he still lives at home with his mother (which he seems to), he should be eating better. But the bumps coming off seemed to change his whole attitude. 

The other two cases both seemed to hark back to the earlier days of the series, where there was a person with a bump (or series of warts!) and it bothered them, and Dr. Lee was kind to them and fixed the problem, and they went on to be happier.

[howiveaddict]

I’m glad Dr Lee finally removed all those cholesterol bumps.  I’ve seen them before but it was on the eyelids.   With him having cholesterol problems so young, I bet it was a hereditary problem.  I’ve seen tiny people with high cholesterol.   I’m obese and my cholesterol and blood sugar have always been normal.   I think a lot of it is genetics.  I think his is more than eating fatty foods. 
Off topic, but my son has a cyst on his head that I want him to get removed.  He’s chicken. I told him I’d go with him and his family doc offered to remove it.  After watching this show, I’m afraid he wouldn’t remove the sac and I’d be telling the doc how to do it.   

[Rickster]

18 minutes ago, howiveaddict said:

I’m glad Dr Lee finally removed all those cholesterol bumps.  I’ve seen them before but it was on the eyelids.   With him having cholesterol problems so young, I bet it was a hereditary problem.  I’ve seen tiny people with high cholesterol.   I’m obese and my cholesterol and blood sugar have always been normal.   I think a lot of it is genetics.  I think his is more than eating fatty foods. 
 

I agree about it being genetic. I worked with a thin, slight guy who told me once his cholesterol was in the 400’s. I was shocked. Still, the patient last night was also diabetic. I think anything to reduce his weight would help.

[Back Atcha]

2 hours ago, howiveaddict said:

I’m glad Dr Lee finally removed all those cholesterol bumps.

She removed A LOT, but only a small percentage of his bumps.  I hope his TLC contract allows him visit for many (MANY!) treatments.  I wish we could see what his skin looks like on the areas that were treated.

[Athena5217]

Will the cholesterol bumps grow back? Dr. Lee might have mentioned that but we were having heavy rain during the episode so I could not hear well.

The cyst contents from the woman’s head looked like dog poop. I know it’s just skin cells, but I kept thinking how she said it smells like a dumpster and then it comes out looking like poop …

I did not like Dr. Lee’s reaction to the older guy with the Nevis on his back. I know she likes to joke around with her patients, but it came off as creepy that she kept saying how cute or whatever his bumps were. He seemed okay with it.

Edited August 6, 2022 by Athena5217

[Back Atcha]

13 hours ago, Athena5217 said:

Will the cholesterol bumps grow back? Dr. Lee might have mentioned that but we were having heavy raid during the episode so I could not hear well.

I know it's a typo...and I know it means "rain," but still it was funny/surprising to read it.

[Back Atcha]

13 hours ago, Athena5217 said:

I did not like Dr. Lee’s reaction to the older guy with the Nevis on his back. I know she likes to joke around with her patients, but it came off as creepy that she kept saying how cute or whatever his bumps were. He seemed okay with it.

Sometimes she knows a patient NEEDS positive reactions...especially when the wife was so negative (I know she couldn't help it).  Maybe Dr. Lee was exaggerating for the comfort of the patient.

[Athena5217]

9 hours ago, Back Atcha said:

I know it's a typo...and I know it means "rain," but still it was funny/surprising to read it.

Haha, the pimple police came to bust our viewing party.

I fixed my typo, but frankly it was raining so hard it did almost sound like a SWAT team!

[libgirl2]

That poor gentleman last night. I can't imagine how it is to live with all those bumps. 

[Rickster]

5 hours ago, libgirl2 said:

That poor gentleman last night. I can't imagine how it is to live with all those bumps. 

I hope they do a follow up on him at some point.

[libgirl2]

3 minutes ago, Rickster said:

I hope they do a follow up on him at some point.

Me too. 

[jcbrown]

My years of wasting time watching My 600-pound Life finally amounted to something. I saw that guy with the pannus and the leg growths and swelling and said, "dude, that's a lymphatic system problem."

[mmecorday]

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My years of wasting time watching My 600-pound Life finally amounted to something. I saw that guy with the pannus and the leg growths and swelling and said, "dude, that's a lymphatic system problem."

Dr. Now would be so proud!!

In his younger years, the funeral director/hair band frontman with the neck cyst was a dead ringer for David Lee Roth.

[SunnyBeBe]

Do any of you recall an episode from a few weeks ago in which a woman had a mystery skin condition?  I saw the beginning, but we got a storm and the cable went out.  I forgot to note the name of the episode.  Her skin was similar to irritation, eruptions or bites on her legs.  I’ve looked on the TLC app, but don’t see previous episodes of Pimp Popper.  I wonder why.  I guess it’s on Discovery, which I don’t have.   I kept thinking it would run again, but I haven’t seen it.  

[AZChristian]

2 hours ago, SunnyBeBe said:

Do any of you recall an episode from a few weeks ago in which a woman had a mystery skin condition?  I saw the beginning, but we got a storm and the cable went out.  I forgot to note the name of the episode.  Her skin was similar to irritation, eruptions or bites on her legs.  I’ve looked on the TLC app, but don’t see previous episodes of Pimp Popper.  I wonder why.  I guess it’s on Discovery, which I don’t have.   I kept thinking it would run again, but I haven’t seen it.  

Was it this lady?  Dr. Lee gently told her that she was picking at her skin and causing her own issues - but she wasn't very happy to hear it.

[SunnyBeBe]

1 hour ago, AZChristian said:

Was it this lady?  Dr. Lee gently told her that she was picking at her skin and causing her own issues - but she wasn't very happy to hear it.

I recall the case you cite, but it was a different one.  Thanks for posting though.  ………

I’m wondering if it’s season 5, episode 5, but can’t check because it’s only available on Discovery+, which I don’t have or want.  Maybe, it pop up sooner or later.  Pardon the pun!  Lol

Edited August 17, 2022 by SunnyBeBe

[libgirl2]

This poor woman with the cylindromas 

[MagicEyes]

2 minutes ago, libgirl2 said:

This poor woman with the cylindromas

She seems like a lovely person. I’m hoping for a good outcome for her. It sounds like they keep coming back, so maybe she’ll have to keep getting them removed.

[Athena5217]

1 hour ago, libgirl2 said:

This poor woman with the cylindromas 

Yes, that was one of the worst cases we have seen on the show. I am so glad Dr. Lee was able to remove the worst ones so she could sleep.

I was impressed Dr. Lee was able to do that much in her office. I thought there would be too much bleeding, and she would need to refer Elizabeth to another doctor.

[Cancun]

18 hours ago, SunnyBeBe said:

Do any of you recall an episode from a few weeks ago in which a woman had a mystery skin condition?  I saw the beginning, but we got a storm and the cable went out.  I forgot to note the name of the episode.  Her skin was similar to irritation, eruptions or bites on her legs.  I’ve looked on the TLC app, but don’t see previous episodes of Pimp Popper.  I wonder why.  I guess it’s on Discovery, which I don’t have.   I kept thinking it would run again, but I haven’t seen it.  

I think you might be referring to Season 6, Episode 4. It ran in July I think. The gal was named Maranda, with a rash type irritation on her shins. Sorry I can’t link a video of the episode. If I recall, a biopsy was taken and a shot of steroid (?) was injected. She went home with a cream to use. In the follow up a short while later her legs were clear! Good outcome.

[iluvobx]

On 8/11/2022 at 9:31 PM, jcbrown said:

My years of wasting time watching My 600-pound Life finally amounted to something. I saw that guy with the pannus and the leg growths and swelling and said, "dude, that's a lymphatic system problem."

I wish they would do an update on him.

[bunnyface]

11 hours ago, Athena5217 said:

I was impressed Dr. Lee was able to do that much in her office. I thought there would be too much bleeding, and she would need to refer Elizabeth to another doctor.

Sometimes I'm aghast at how much she does in her office.  Like the lady with the cylindromas.  I was thinking "knock me out get those off me!"  There was one case a while back, I don't remember, I think it was a man and he was saying "ow" and she apologized and kept going.  No!  Knock me out and get it over with!  I know anesthesia has it's own risks and that's not what the show is about but still.  Knock me out and get it over with!  I had a scalp BCC removed a few years ago with a Moh's procedure and I honestly didn't feel a thing.  But still wouldn't have minded being knocked out.  It was weird feeling all this stuff happening, even with no pain, a blood running down my head and smelling the burning from the cautery, because as we all know, the scalp is very vascular and bleeds like a son-of-a-gun.  I would have preferred to miss the whole event.

[crazycatlady58]

33 minutes ago, bunnyface said:

Sometimes I'm aghast at how much she does in her office.  Like the lady with the cylindromas.  I was thinking "knock me out get those off me!"  There was one case a while back, I don't remember, I think it was a man and he was saying "ow" and she apologized and kept going.  No!  Knock me out and get it over with!  I know anesthesia has it's own risks and that's not what the show is about but still.  Knock me out and get it over with!  I had a scalp BCC removed a few years ago with a Moh's procedure and I honestly didn't feel a thing.  But still wouldn't have minded being knocked out.  It was weird feeling all this stuff happening, even with no pain, a blood running down my head and smelling the burning from the cautery, because as we all know, the scalp is very vascular and bleeds like a son-of-a-gun.  I would have preferred to miss the whole event.

I wonder why she does not use " laughing gas" , I cannot remember how to spell the  medical term. I understand you ha e to be certified but it  would help with the people who are nervous about the procedure. 

[cynicat]

54 minutes ago, crazycatlady58 said:

I wonder why she does not use " laughing gas" , I cannot remember how to spell the  medical term.

She has used nitrous oxide before.

[crazycatlady58]

46 minutes ago, cynicat said:

She has used nitrous oxide before.

First,  thank you for the correct spelling. Yes she has used it before but it seems to be a rare thing compared to the amount of people who seem very stressed to be there. 

[libgirl2]

3 hours ago, bunnyface said:

Sometimes I'm aghast at how much she does in her office.  Like the lady with the cylindromas.  I was thinking "knock me out get those off me!"  There was one case a while back, I don't remember, I think it was a man and he was saying "ow" and she apologized and kept going.  No!  Knock me out and get it over with!  I know anesthesia has it's own risks and that's not what the show is about but still.  Knock me out and get it over with!  I had a scalp BCC removed a few years ago with a Moh's procedure and I honestly didn't feel a thing.  But still wouldn't have minded being knocked out.  It was weird feeling all this stuff happening, even with no pain, a blood running down my head and smelling the burning from the cautery, because as we all know, the scalp is very vascular and bleeds like a son-of-a-gun.  I would have preferred to miss the whole event.

I wonder if some of these people are so desperate to get some kind of treatment for something that they have been suffering with for years, that they are willing to take whatever it takes to help them. I know I would. Then again, I have had wisdom teeth and other extractions with just novacaine. 

[mmecorday]

I really hope we see Elizabeth again with all those cylindromas gone from her scalp. I don't know how she coped as long as she did with those things on her head. Wasn't she lucky to have someone looking out for her. This show has a lot of heart. <3

[Maisiesmom]

I felt so sorry for that sweet lady with the cylindromas. How awful for her! I would think with all that she had with the chance of a lot of bleeding that the procedure would be done in a hospital with the patient being put under so more growths could  be removed safely. At least she could sleep better. The skin rash lady I knew right away was eczema, not psoriasis, since I have it too. Such a waste of time being put on the wrong medications. Glad she got on the right meds. And the guy with the lipoma came out well. I bet he feels 100 percent better now that that thing is off his butt.

[Back Atcha]

3 hours ago, Maisiesmom said:

Such a waste of time being put on the wrong medications.

So many of us have been there!!!

[SunnyBeBe]

13 hours ago, Cancun said:

I think you might be referring to Season 6, Episode 4. It ran in July I think. The gal was named Maranda, with a rash type irritation on her shins. Sorry I can’t link a video of the episode. If I recall, a biopsy was taken and a shot of steroid (?) was injected. She went home with a cream to use. In the follow up a short while later her legs were clear! Good outcome.

A lot of the old episodes are on Prime, however u have to first accept Discovery for a 7 day free trial.  I may break down and do it, but I just don’t want to.  

[Back Atcha]

It's rather SHOCKING that the many years and many physicians the excema patient saw without ONE of them trying something different.  Posters HERE recognized excema.  So weird.  Her medical "chart" (folder) was full of reports.

[satrunrose]

Yeah, the dryness, scabs and weeping should have been dead give aways. Given that I keep armchair diagnosing eczema on Save My Skin, I would have expected the other doctors to start there too. It seems to be a bit of a trend the past two episodes, with Dr Now fans correctly calling lymphomdema as well. 

[xls]

On 8/17/2022 at 9:21 PM, MagicEyes said:

She seems like a lovely person. I’m hoping for a good outcome for her. It sounds like they keep coming back, so maybe she’ll have to keep getting them removed.

Love her! I want to see her somewhere in a future episode with all or most of the growths gone please 

[libgirl2]

13 hours ago, Back Atcha said:

It's rather SHOCKING that the many years and many physicians the excema patient saw without ONE of them trying something different.  Posters HERE recognized excema.  So weird.  Her medical "chart" (folder) was full of reports.

Several years ago, I was miserably sick for a couple of months. I saw a few different doctors at Quick Care. The last doctor told me I had allergies and prescribed nasal spray. I was still coughing up a storm, had fever and felt like crap. About a week later, I was able to get into to see my PCP. who had an opening. Turned out I had pneumonia so bad he admitted me that day. I spent almost a week in the hospital. 

Doctors miss things or some doctors just don't care and dismiss things. The first two times I was seen, I kind of understood them thinking it was something mundane. That second to last time, when I told that doctor how ill I was for how long, how nothing helped, she gave me nasal spray...... I think I was just another number to her. 

[Back Atcha]

5 hours ago, libgirl2 said:

Doctors miss things or some doctors just don't care and dismiss things.

I often wonder how some of these people:

• Got INTO medical school
• Graduated from medical school
• Passed a licensing exam (written and oral)

[GaT]

5 hours ago, Back Atcha said:

I often wonder how some of these people:

• Got INTO medical school
• Graduated from medical school
• Passed a licensing exam (written and oral)

People forget that in half of every graduating class, 50% are in the bottom half.

Edited August 19, 2022 by GaT
Because changing my mind in the middle of typing a sentence makes confusing sentences.