To explain your skin concerns during an English consultation in Seoul, describe what the concern looks like, where it is, how long you have had it, what makes it worse and what you have tried. Bring photos, list your medications and confirm the treatment plan by repeating it back to the doctor.
1. Five Details to Share
- What: what you see, such as dark spots, redness or bumps
- Where: the area of the face or body
- How long: when it started and whether it comes and goes
- Triggers: sun, heat, stress, cosmetics or your menstrual cycle
- Previous treatments: products, medications and procedures you have tried
2. Useful English Terms
| What you notice | Term a dermatologist may use |
|---|---|
| Brown patches on the cheeks | Melasma or hyperpigmentation |
| Small brown dots from the sun | Freckles or sun spots (solar lentigines) |
| Dark marks after pimples | Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation |
| Persistent redness and flushing | Rosacea or erythema |
| Dents after acne | Atrophic acne scars |
| Loose skin along the jaw | Skin laxity |
| Tight, flaky skin | Dryness or a damaged skin barrier |
See our English-speaking dermatologist page for how English consultations work.
3. Medical Information to Mention
- Current medications, including isotretinoin, retinoids and blood thinners
- Allergies to medicines, anesthetic creams or latex
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Previous fillers, lasers or peels and their dates
- A history of keloid scars or cold sores
4. Confirming the Treatment Plan
- Ask the doctor to name the diagnosis.
- Ask for the treatment name and device or product in writing.
- Repeat the plan back in your own words.
- Confirm downtime, sessions and the total price including VAT.
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FAQ
What details should I give the dermatologist about my skin concern?
Explain what the concern is, where it is, how long you have had it, what makes it better or worse, and what treatments you have already tried.
Do I need to know medical terms?
No. Simple descriptions are enough. Words such as dark spots, redness, bumps, scars, dryness or sagging help the doctor understand your concern.
Should I bring photos of my skin?
Yes. Photos help when a concern changes over time, such as acne flares, redness or pigmentation that is worse in summer.
Can I use a translation app during the consultation?
Yes, but confirm the key points directly with the doctor or interpreter. Ask for the diagnosis, treatment name and aftercare in writing.
How do I confirm I understood the treatment plan?
Repeat the plan back in your own words, including the treatment name, number of sessions, downtime and price.
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- American Academy of Dermatology — patient information on pigmentation, rosacea and acne scars.
- Korean Dermatological Association (대한피부과학회) — patient information on skin conditions.
This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Results and suitability vary by individual.
