How Blogging Changed the Way I Treat Patients in Clinic

How Blogging Changed the Way I Treat Patients in Clinic

When I started writing blogs, my main aim was simple: to educate patients outside the clinic walls. But over time, blogging didn’t just help my readers—it changed me as a dermatologist too. It shaped how I explain, how I listen, and even how I treat patients in my clinic every single day.

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✍️ Blogging Made Me a Better Teacher

In the clinic, I often explain things quickly because of time limits. But while writing blogs, I break concepts into easy, step-by-step language that even a school student can understand.

Now, when a patient sits in front of me, I use the same clear language instead of medical jargon. I see them nod more, ask smarter questions, and follow instructions better.

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👂 Blogging Helped Me Listen More

Comments, feedback, and even the myths people write to me online showed me what patients really think and fear.

For example, I saw how many still believe coconut oil cures acne, or that steroid creams are “magic.”

This changed the way I ask questions in clinic. Instead of just prescribing, I first ask: “What have you already tried?” It saves time and avoids repeating mistakes.

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🧩 Blogging Connected the Dots

Writing 500+ blogs forced me to research every corner of dermatology—from teenage acne to elderly skin cancers.

This made me notice patterns I earlier took for granted:

• Why hostel students get fungal infections so often.

• Why office workers complain of dryness from AC.

• Why parents use the same cream for kids.

These patterns help me spot problems faster in the OPD.

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💬 Blogging Improved My Consultation Style

Earlier, my consultations were more about treatment plans. Now, they are more about education plus treatment.

Patients leave not only with medicines but also with a clear idea of “why” behind their problem.

This small shift builds trust—and when patients trust, they follow.

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🌟 Final Thought

Blogging made me realize something important: patients don’t just need treatment, they need understanding.

Through my blogs, I learned to explain better, listen better, and connect better. And that has changed the way I practice—forever.

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💬 To my patients who also read my blogs—thank you. You didn’t just learn from me, you helped me learn too.

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