You might be thinking about making an appointment for any one of a common medical concerns, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, general rash-y situations anywhere on the body, warts (also anywhere on the body, including genital), suspicious and/or regular mole checks. Dermatologists also perform cosmetic procedures, like painful lip injections, and treatments for medical issues that actually fall under the category of cosmetic — but we’ll get to that in a bit.

But like any other baby’s first, a first dermatologist visit can feel like uncharted territory involving lots of questions and uncertainty. So, we consulted two experts to help you get ready for — and feel more chill about — your inaugural dermatologist experience.