The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- Clinical history taking
- Review of medical records
- Physical examination
- Dermatological examination
- Laboratory tests:
- Complete blood count
- Biochemical blood test
- Indicators of inflammation
- Consultation of related specialists, if indicated
- Performing PUVA therapy (treating physician determines a number of sessions)
- Cost of essential medicines and materials
- Nursing services
- Control examinations
- Recommendations for follow-up
Indications
- Widespread vitiligo
- Vitiligo in sun-exposed body areas
How program is carried out
Day 1. Initial presentation at the clinic. After consultation with the attending physician and examination, the patient undergoes the necessary tests. These include blood tests and dermatological examination.
Days 2-34. The doctor evaluates the examination results and develops an individual PUVA therapy scheme. Depending on the spreading of vitiligo, the course of treatment consists of 15-25 procedures (2-3 procedures per week). 2 hours before the procedure, the patient takes a photosensitizing drug, which accumulates intensively in areas of the skin without melanin. Immediately before the procedure, the patient puts on glasses and covers healthy skin areas. Using special equipment, the doctor irradiates the areas of the skin affected by vitiligo with long-wave ultraviolet light. The doctor selects the radiation dose individually, depending on the gender, age, height and weight of the patient. The doctor monitors the skin's response to treatment, namely the appearance of erythema (redness). In the absence of erythema, a single dose of radiation during the next procedure is increased by 10-20%; in the presence of erythema, the radiation dose remains constant. PUVA therapy is tolerated well. If skin dryness appears, the patient can use non-irritating and unscented moisturizers.
Day 35. The doctor evaluates the results of the treatment, conducts a follow-up examination, elaborates recommendations for the follow-up. If necessary, the doctor may recommend a repeated course of PUVA therapy in 1-3 months.
The duration of the treatment course and the number of PUVA therapy sessions are determined by the doctor individually, during the initial presentation at the clinic.
Required documents
- Photos of the affected skin areas
- Examination of dermatologist
- Biochemical blood test, if available
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About the department
The Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul offers the full range of medical services for patients with diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. The department's doctors also provide qualified medical care to patients with sexually transmitted diseases. The clinical practice successfully uses effective drug treatment regimens, photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, minimally invasive interventions and other modern treatments, which guarantee excellent results, including aesthetic ones. Each patient receives an individual treatment plan, which is developed with due consideration of his particular needs and wishes. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Ozer Arıcan.
The accurate diagnostics plays an important role in the treatment success. After communication with the patient and studying his medical history, the attending physician carries out clinical examination. Then, depending on the complaints and the supposed diagnosis, the patient is examined with magnifying glass, transillumination, dermatoscopy, laboratory tests, microscopic tests, dermatography, biopsy, etc. After considering the diagnostic results, the specialist makes a conclusion, establishes the accurate diagnosis and prescribes the optimal treatment.
Thanks to the powerful medical and technical base of the department, many skin diseases can be successfully treated using conservative methods, such as drug therapy, laser therapy, phototherapy, radiowave therapy, cryodestruction and others. Nevertheless, in some cases, it is impossible to avoid surgical intervention, for example, in the case of melanoma, as it is a dangerous skin malignancy, which can only be eliminated with the help of surgical resection. Dermatoscopy is used to diagnose melanoma. Should suspicious changes be detected, the doctor will sample tissue for its further microscopic and immunohistochemical examination.
Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatological pathologies, which is treated by the department's specialists. It is a chronic inflammatory process, which is manifested by scaly red and pink patches. The main symptoms of psoriasis are severe itching and severe pain. The treatment regimen for psoriasis is determined by the doctor on an individual basis and depends on the severity of the pathology. In milder forms, dermatologists prescribe ointments and creams for local use. It is also recommended to follow a diet as a supplement to drug therapy. In more complex clinical cases, the patient requires physical therapy and pills, including hormonal drugs.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of skin neoplasms
- Diagnostics and treatment of dermatitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of psoriasis
- Diagnostics and treatment of rosacea
- Diagnostics and treatment of acne
- Diagnostics and treatment of skin infections
- Diagnostics and treatment of fungal diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of hyperhidrosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of hair and nail diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2019 Head of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul.
- 2017 - 2019 Work in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Özel Adatıp Kurtköy Hastanesi in Istanbul.
- 2016 - 2017 Work in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Medicana Çamlıca Hastanesi.
- 2013 - 2016 Work in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Fatih University Hospital.
- 2007 - 2013 Work at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Trakia University Hospital.
- 2003 - 2007 Work in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam University Hospital.
- 2001 - 2003 Work in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, İstanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2013 Professorship.
- 2007 Assistant Professorship.
- 1997 - 2001 Specialized training in Dermatology and Venereology at the İstanbul Haseki Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi.
- 1989 - 1995 Study of Human Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the Istanbul University.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Istanbul Medical Chamber.
- Turkish Society of Dermatology and Venereology.
- Turkish Society of Dermatology.
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Dermatology.
- Turkish Society of Dermato-Oncology.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
About hospital
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class medical services in a pleasant and patient-oriented environment. It is worth noting that the interior of the medical facility is full of live plants, which have a positive impact on people and their mood. The hospital is awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum Certificate, confirming the highest level of environmental friendliness and safety of the buildings of the medical complex.
The hospital has 320 beds for patient hospitalization. The medical and technical base of the hospital is one of the best and most advanced in Turkey – modern diagnostic rooms with MRI, CT, PET-CT scanners, gamma cameras, X-ray equipment, mammography systems and other equipment, 15 operating rooms, including for robot-assisted, endoscopic and hybrid surgical interventions, intensive care units, etc. The hospital also has a high-performance state-of-the-art Elekta Versa HD SIGNATURE system for radiation therapy.
The powerful technical resources of the hospital are complemented by a highly professional medical staff, who have achieved significant success not only at the national level, but also in the international medical arena. The doctors and nursing staff of the hospital are distinguished by excellent medical qualifications, as well as humane and compassionate attitude towards each patient. They strongly support their patients on their way to recovery.
The medical center admits not only Turkish citizens for treatment, but also patients from 92 countries of the world, and therefore it boasts a wealth of experience in serving international patients with clinical cases of varying complexity.
Photo: (c) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul live in cozy rooms with an excellent layout and modern design. The standard patient rooms are equipped with a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table and a chair, a wardrobe, a sofa for receiving visitors. The patient room also includes a TV, a telephone and Wi-Fi. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital also provides patients with enhanced-comfort rooms corresponding to a five-star hotel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.