Spec. MD. Selin Isik

I brought my 4-year-old daughter in for what I thought was just a stubborn case of eczema on her cheeks. Dr. Isik immediately noticed subtle patterns I'd missed, tiny white patches under UV light. She diagnosed it as early-stage pityriasis alba with incredible gentleness, kneeling to my daughter's eye level to explain the 'butterfly cream' treatment. Her approach turned a scary doctor visit into a game. Six weeks later, my daughter's skin is clear, and she still asks when we can visit the 'skin fairy' doctor again. The patience Dr. Isik showed with a frightened child was nothing short of magical.

As a 72-year-old with a history of sun exposure from decades of farming, I discovered a rapidly changing mole on my shoulder. This wasn't a routine checkup, it felt like an emergency. Dr. Isik's calm demeanor in the consultation room at Medical Park Izmir was my anchor. She performed a dermoscopy, explained the concerning asymmetry and color variation with clear diagrams, and scheduled an excision for the very next day. The surgery itself was precise; she talked me through each step, distracting me with questions about my olive groves. The biopsy came back as an early melanoma, completely excised. Her swift, decisive action, coupled with her genuine warmth, didn't just treat my skin, it saved my life.

My case was complex: a chronic, disfiguring hidradenitis suppurativa in the axillary region that had been mismanaged for years, leading to painful tunneling and scarring. I'd seen several dermatologists with no lasting relief. Dr. Isik approached it like a detective and a general, mapping the sinus tracts with care. She proposed a combined plan: a course of targeted biologics to calm the systemic inflammation, followed by a meticulous deroofing surgery. The procedure was intricate, but her skill was evident. The follow-up visits have been rigorous, weekly at first, now monthly, with her adjusting wound care protocols each time. For the first time in a decade, I am in remission and regaining my confidence. Her expertise in managing such a difficult, long-term condition is exceptional.

I visited Dr. Isik for what I considered a purely cosmetic concern: sudden adult-onset acne at 35 that was wrecking my self-esteem before important work presentations. I expected a quick prescription. Instead, she conducted a thorough review of my stress levels, diet, and skincare routine. She identified that overusing harsh 'anti-acne' products was destroying my skin barrier, making everything worse. She crafted a gentle, restorative regimen and prescribed a low-dose oral treatment tailored to my specific hormonal profile. The transformation wasn't overnight, but in her follow-up visits, she celebrated small victories with me. She treated my psychological distress with as much seriousness as the pustules. It was a routine visit that became a masterclass in holistic dermatological care.