M.D. Serpil Pırmit

My 82-year-old mother developed a persistent, weeping rash on her lower legs that three other dermatologists dismissed as 'simple elderly eczema.' Dr. Pırmit was the first to take a detailed history of her gardening habits. She suspected a rare phytophotodermatitis triggered by contact with fig tree sap, which my mother had been pruning. Dr. Pırmit ordered a specific patch test, confirmed the diagnosis, and created a gentle treatment plan that didn't interact with her heart medication. She even called us twice to check on her progress. The compassion and detective work were extraordinary.

Our 5-year-old son developed severe, sudden-onset alopecia areata overnight, losing large patches of hair before a major family wedding. In a state of panic, we went to Acibadem Atakent's emergency dermatology clinic. Dr. Serpil Pırmit calmly examined his scalp with a special magnifying tool, explained the autoimmune nature to us in simple terms, and reassured our terrified son by letting him hold the dermatoscope. She started immediate intralesional corticosteroid injections with a technique so gentle he barely flinched. She framed it as 'giving his hair follicles a little wake-up medicine.' Her blend of emergency expertise and pediatric sensitivity was a godsend.

As a 30-year-old with a long history of severe hidradenitis suppurativa, I had undergone multiple failed surgeries and was in chronic pain. Dr. Pırmit didn't just look at my files; she spent an hour mapping every lesion, tunnel, and scar. She proposed a completely novel approach for me: a combination of targeted biologic therapy (adalimumab) synchronized with limited, precision laser surgery only in the quiescent phases, which she planned using a detailed activity chart she had me keep. This two-pronged strategy, which she monitored through monthly follow-up visits with ultrasound, has given me my first year of remission in a decade. She treats the whole disease, not just the wounds.

I visited for a routine mole check, expecting a quick in-and-out. Dr. Pırmit's examination was methodical and thorough, using total body photography to compare against baseline images. She found a tiny, almost imperceptible speck on my upper back that had changed subtly. Her intuition led to a biopsy, which revealed a very early-stage melanoma in situ. The complex surgery to remove it required a specific reconstructive technique to maintain mobility, which she performed flawlessly. What was meant to be routine turned into a life-saving intervention. Her meticulous attention to detail in a standard checkup is what made the difference.