Medical skin care is dermatologist-led assessment and treatment of skin quality problems: acne, pigmentation, sun damage, redness, enlarged pores, dryness and early ageing. It sits between treating skin disease and cosmetic procedures.
A good plan is mostly a simple daily routine with proven ingredients, with clinic procedures added where they help. It cannot stop ageing and no product replaces sun protection.
Conditions this service looks after
- Acne and post-acne marks
- Melasma and other pigmentation
- Rosacea and facial redness
- Sun damage and actinic keratoses
- Dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin
- Fine lines and dull texture
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Tests you may be offered
- Dermatologist examination: Skin type, diagnosis and a check for anything that is disease rather than cosmetic.
- Dermoscopy: Magnified inspection of moles and pigmented spots.
- Wood's lamp or digital skin imaging: Shows the depth of pigmentation and sun damage.
- Patch testing: When a reaction to cosmetics or fragrance is suspected.
Treatments available
- Prescription topicals: Retinoids, azelaic acid, hydroquinone courses and anti-inflammatory creams, used at home for months.
- Chemical peels: Superficial peels for texture, acne and pigment, in a series.
- Medical facials and extraction: Deep cleansing and comedone removal for congested skin.
- Laser and light treatments: For redness, vessels, sun spots and texture.
- Microneedling and skin boosters: For fine lines and hydration.
- Sun protection plan: Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, the single most useful step.
When to ask for a specialist opinion
- Skin problems that have not improved after 2 to 3 months of over-the-counter care
- Pigmentation that is spreading or appeared in pregnancy or on hormonal treatment
- Persistent facial redness, flushing or pimples in adult life
- Any spot that bleeds, changes or does not heal
- Reactions to many cosmetic products
Travelling to Türkiye for this care
A visit works well for a full assessment, a written routine and one procedure such as a peel or laser session, often alongside other treatment. Skin improvement takes 8 to 12 weeks of consistent home use, so the daily work happens after you leave. Conditions such as melasma, rosacea and acne are long-term and need a dermatologist or doctor at home who can adjust prescriptions. Avoid peels and lasers immediately before a beach holiday.
Send your reports, scans and a short history and a Clinic-Y coordinator replies within 24 hours with suitable teams and written, all-inclusive proposals side by side. Reviewing your case is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need expensive products?
No. Most of the benefit comes from a gentle cleanser, a moisturiser, sunscreen and one or two active ingredients chosen for your problem.
Can I have a peel and then sightsee?
A light peel, yes, with hat and sunscreen. After deeper peels or laser you should stay out of strong sun for at least 1 to 2 weeks.
Can prescriptions be continued at home?
You receive a written plan with generic names. Whether your local pharmacy can supply them depends on your country's rules.