Medical dermatology in Turkey: what this category covers
Medical dermatology in Turkey deals with skin conditions that need diagnosis and treatment rather than cosmetic change. Hospitals in our network offer these services within Dermatology treatments in Turkey. The list includes medication therapy for acne, laser hair removal for hidradenitis suppurativa, sweat gland suction, complex diagnosis of dermatological disease, psoriasis treatment and vitiligo treatment.
The options address very different problems. Medication therapy for acne follows an examination and may combine creams, tablets and skin care advice. Laser hair removal for hidradenitis suppurativa targets hair follicles in the areas where painful lumps and abscesses keep returning, such as the armpits and groin. Sweat gland suction is a minor procedure for excessive underarm sweating. Complex diagnosis is a structured work-up for a rash or skin disease that has no clear cause. Psoriasis treatment and vitiligo treatment manage long-term conditions, often with medication, light therapy or both.
Medical Dermatology in Turkey
Who each option is for and how to choose
If you do not know what is causing a skin problem, start with diagnosis. A dermatologist examines the skin, may take a small sample for the laboratory and order blood tests, and then explains what the condition is. Treatment chosen without a diagnosis can delay proper care.
Acne treatment suits people whose acne is persistent, leaves marks or has not responded to products from the pharmacy. Laser hair removal is considered for people with hidradenitis suppurativa whose symptoms are limited to certain areas; a doctor decides whether it fits your stage of the disease. Sweat gland suction is for heavy underarm sweating that has not improved with antiperspirants or other measures. Psoriasis and vitiligo are chronic: the aim of treatment is control and improvement, and the response differs from person to person.
Several of these conditions have links to general health, such as joint problems with psoriasis, so bring your previous reports and a list of medicines.
What the trip and recovery look like
Many dermatology treatments are done as outpatient visits, with no overnight stay. Diagnosis can take a few days, because laboratory results need time. Light therapy for psoriasis or vitiligo is given in repeated sessions, so ask the hospital how many sessions are planned and whether a stay of a week or two makes sense, or whether part of the course can continue with a dermatologist at home.
After laser sessions the skin can be red or sensitive for a short time. Sweat gland suction involves small incisions and a few days of limited arm movement. Ask for a written summary of the diagnosis, the medicines prescribed with doses, and instructions for the weeks after you return, so that your own doctor can continue care.
What affects the price
The price depends on which treatment you need and how long it lasts. A consultation with tests is usually the smaller item. Courses of laser or light therapy are priced by the number of sessions and the area treated, and long-term medication adds its own cost. For sweat gland suction, the type of anaesthesia and whether both sides are treated matter.
Ask whether the quote includes laboratory tests, follow-up visits and any biological or prescription medicines, or whether these are charged separately. A reliable figure comes from a written plan based on your own photos and reports.
How to check a hospital and surgeon
Medical dermatology should be led by a qualified dermatologist. Before you commit, ask the hospital for the following in writing:
- the name of the dermatologist who will examine and treat you;
- how the diagnosis will be made and which tests are included;
- for laser or light therapy, the type of device and the number of sessions planned;
- which medicines are proposed, with doses, and who adjusts them afterwards;
- what follow-up is possible once you are home.
Hospitals on our site are licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and authorised to treat international patients.
How an enquiry with us works
Requesting a free quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Send clear photos of the affected skin, a short history, earlier test results and the treatments you have already tried. A dermatologist at a suitable hospital reviews them and replies with a written plan that names the doctor, the proposed treatment, the expected stay and the full price.
You compare the plan with your own doctor’s advice and decide in your own time. Our service is free for patients and you pay the hospital directly. To see the full range, browse dermatology treatments or go straight to the free quote form.
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Frequently asked questions
Medical dermatology deals with diseases of the skin, hair and nails that need diagnosis and treatment, such as acne, psoriasis, vitiligo and hidradenitis suppurativa. It differs from cosmetic dermatology, which aims to change appearance.
Psoriasis is a long-term condition and there is no cure at present, but treatment can control symptoms and clear the skin for periods. The choice between creams, light therapy and tablets or injections depends on how widespread it is and your general health.
Results vary. Treatments such as light therapy and medicines can bring colour back in some patches and slow the spread in some people, while others see little change. A dermatologist can explain what is realistic for your type and extent of vitiligo.
Laser reduces hair in the affected areas, which may lessen follicle blockage and the flare-ups that follow. It is not suitable at every stage of the disease, and it is often used alongside other treatment, so a doctor should assess you first.
It is a small procedure in which a thin tube removes sweat glands from the underarm skin through tiny incisions, to reduce excessive sweating. It is generally considered when antiperspirants and other measures have not worked.
A dermatologist examines the skin and takes a detailed history, and may arrange a skin sample, blood tests or allergy tests. The aim is to name the condition accurately before choosing a treatment.
Send clear, well-lit photos of the affected areas, a short history of when the problem started, previous test results and a list of treatments tried. The free quote form accepts photos and documents.