Well, I would formally complain to someone about that nurse/assistant's behaviour. Geez!!! Does your skin really scare dermatologists in general or just this one particular twit?

Yes, a lot of people notice bad skin, and people don't want to see it. On the bright side, perhaps it can heal unlike, say, unusual body proportions. (I don't want to give my personal details here, but just saying there's something people always noticed and made fun of and -- to heck with them! Tells me who the jerks are, and many people are jerks. You want someone else.)

It would be great if you could get some help for your skin condition, but if it's something permanent, ultimately it shouldn't block being with someone if it's not catching. If it's contagious (does such a thing exist?) then it could be more difficult.

Edit: hey I just remembered my lovely husband has a skin condition. When I first saw it, he said, "Do you still like me?" Well, it has improved over the years because I scrub his back for him and remind him not to pick at it! So, yeah, I do understand that particular embarrassment. Actually, it was quite nasty at first. I washed it the first time I saw it. He had infections. He's become less of a slob over the years.