Derma Clinic IndexCheongjuMelasma & pigmentation
Melasma & pigmentation in Cheongju: 58 dermatology clinics compared and ranked
Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08
Key facts
- We compared 58 dermatology clinics in the Cheongju area.
- 오라클피부과의원 ranks first, 휴먼피부과의원 second and 맑은피부과의원 third.
- 19 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.5 doctors on average.
- 54 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 41 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
- Candidates in Cheongju were gathered by administrative district rather than by distance from a station.
With pigment treatment, diagnosis is half the job, because similar-looking brown patches such as melasma and lentigines call for very different laser intensity and number of sessions. When choosing a clinic in the Cheongju area, see whether they first explain which types of pigment you have, and whether they check pigment depth with magnified imaging or special lighting.
Melasma treatment often involves visits at short intervals, and even after treatment ends, some people continue maintenance care each season as UV grows stronger. Checking that a clinic in the Cheongju area is close enough, and open at times you can drop by after work or on weekends, keeps treatment from being interrupted.
Pregnancy, oral contraceptives and thyroid disease can influence whether melasma appears or darkens. At your first consultation in the Cheongju area, mentioning this history along with the brightening products you use and any recent peels or laser helps set the treatment intensity.
How we compiled this
- The 58 candidates in Cheongju are clinics and hospitals classified as dermatology on Naver Map within the neighborhood boundary, cross-checked against Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) hospital data.
- The Cheongju ranking reflects years since opening, number of doctors and board-certified dermatologist registration, Naver Place visitor review counts, how fully hours are published, and whether information is available online.
- Board-certified dermatologists are counted only when registered under dermatology in Naver Place's medical information. Where that information is missing for a Cheongju clinic, the table shows '—'.
Comparison at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | Name type | Board-certified dermatologists | Doctors | Nearest station | Location | Website | Phone |
|---|
| #1 | 오라클피부과의원Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 3 | 3 | — | 청주시 상당구 북문로1가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo1Ga) | Visit | 043-253-5559 |
| #2 | 휴먼피부과의원Hyumeonpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong) | Visit | 043-238-7766 |
| #3 | 맑은피부과의원Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 2 | — | 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong) | Visit | 043-236-3810 |
| #4 | 한국한센복지협회충북.세종지부부설충북의원Hangukansenbokjihyeopoechungbuk.sejongjibubuseolchungbuk Uiwon | Clinic (의원) | 1 | 3 | — | 청주시 청원구 우암동 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Uam-dong) | Visit | 043-256-3872 |
| #5 | 바른빛피부과의원Bareunbitpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 청주시 흥덕구 오송읍 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Osong-eup) | Visit | 043-715-7510 |
| #6 | 굿모닝피부과의원Good Morning Pibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 청주시 상당구 금천동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Geumcheon-dong) | Visit | 043-285-1510 |
The table and cards show the top 6 in the Cheongju ranking; the full list below is in Korean alphabetical order.
Checklist for choosing a clinic for Melasma & pigmentation
- Start with diagnosing the pigment type Melasma, freckles, lentigines and acquired dermal pigmentation look alike but call for different treatment plans. When you consult a clinic in the Cheongju area, have them explain which pigments are mixed in which areas of your face before treatment begins.
- Check your sun protection habits Even with laser, pigment returns quickly if you don't block the sun. You need sunscreen even on cloudy days or by a window indoors, reapplied every two to three hours. Before starting treatment in the Cheongju area, have your current sun protection routine reviewed.
- Precautions with oral and topical medication Oral medications such as tranexamic acid need caution in people with a history of blood clots or who also take oral contraceptives, and topical brightening agents can cause redness or stinging. When you get a prescription in the Cheongju area, tell the doctor about every medication you take and your full medical history.
- Laser intensity and intervals Melasma can darken or fade unevenly under strong laser stimulation, so low-intensity sessions spaced apart are common. When a clinic in the Cheongju area explains the treatment plan, ask about intensity, number of sessions and alternatives if it doesn't work.
- A plan for preventing relapse Even after treatment ends, melasma commonly darkens again in summer or during hormonal changes. When wrapping up treatment in the Cheongju area, decide in advance how much longer to use maintenance topical medication and in which season to come back for a check.
Warning signs to watch for
- One spot that turns unusually dark A single spot among widespread patches that turns unusually dark, develops blurring borders, grows or bleeds may not be simple pigmentation. Before having it lasered away, check with a doctor in the Cheongju area whether a biopsy is needed.
- Pigment that darkens after treatment If the color has deepened a few weeks after a procedure, it may be post-inflammatory pigmentation or worsening melasma. Rather than repeating the same procedure right away, have the cause checked in the Cheongju area and adjust the interval and method.
- Scattered white spots Small white spots appearing here and there after many pigment laser sessions at short intervals may be hypopigmentation, which can be slow to recover or may remain. If you notice such changes, stop the procedures and see a doctor in the Cheongju area first.
- Brightening creams with unknown ingredients Brightening creams of unclear origin that promise fast results may contain high-concentration ingredients or steroids, and long-term use can thin the skin or make blood vessels show. Bring the products you've been using to a clinic in the Cheongju area to have them checked.
Frequently asked questions
Can laser remove melasma completely?
It's more realistic to aim to lighten melasma and keep it that way. Because UV and hormones keep affecting it, melasma easily darkens again after treatment. With treatment in the Cheongju area, plan to continue sunscreen and topical medication alongside laser.
How are freckles different from melasma?
Freckles are small, sharply defined scattered dots, while melasma is often a wide patch with blurred edges. Freckles usually respond well to laser; melasma is sensitive to irritation. Many faces have both, so get each area diagnosed in the Cheongju area.
When can I go out in the sun after pigment treatment?
Everyday outings are usually fine right away if you wear sunscreen and a hat. For a few weeks afterward, skin is UV-sensitive and pigment returns easily. Mention any holidays or outdoor plans when booking a session in the Cheongju area.
Can melasma that appeared during pregnancy be treated?
During pregnancy, care usually centers on sun protection rather than laser or oral medication. It may fade after childbirth, or it may remain. The usual order is to discuss starting treatment in the Cheongju area once childbirth and breastfeeding are over.
Which season is a good time to start pigment treatment?
Many start in autumn or winter when UV is weaker, but other seasons work with good sun protection. What matters more is keeping up sun care throughout treatment. When booking in the Cheongju area, mention summer holidays and outdoor exercise habits.
How many clinics were compared for Melasma & pigmentation consultations in Cheongju?
We compared 58 dermatology clinics in Cheongju on the same criteria; 오라클피부과의원 ranks first and 휴먼피부과의원 second. Availability and cost of Melasma & pigmentation consultations vary by clinic, so call ahead to confirm scheduling and the doctor.
Final notes
With melasma and pigmentation, diagnosis, treatment and maintenance go together. Distinguishing pigment types first, then sustaining gentle treatment and sun protection over time, is what delays the next darkening. Once you've chosen a clinic in the Cheongju area that you can visit regularly, decide treatment intensity, medication and the maintenance plan with your doctor before starting.
The 6 dermatology clinics covered here
#1 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 3
- Doctors
- 3
- Address
- 충북 청주시 상당구 사직대로 370 3층 (Chungbuk Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Sajikdae-ro 370 3Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 043-253-5559
- Hours
- Mon 09:30–21:00 · Tue–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2009-11
- Website
- Visit
#2 휴먼피부과의원 (Hyumeonpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 충북 청주시 흥덕구 풍산로 18 터미널타워 5층 (Chungbuk Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Pungsan-ro 18 Teomineoltawo 5Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 043-238-7766
- Hours
- Mon 09:30–20:00 · Tue–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2008-06
- Website
- Visit
#3 맑은피부과의원 (Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 충북 청주시 흥덕구 복대로 179 메디포스빌딩 (Chungbuk Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-ro 179 Mediposeubilding)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 043-236-3810
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:30–18:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–12:10 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2003-04
- Website
- Visit
#4 한국한센복지협회충북.세종지부부설충북의원 (Hangukansenbokjihyeopoechungbuk.sejongjibubuseolchungbuk Uiwon)
- Name type
- Clinic (의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 3
- Address
- 충북 청주시 청원구 직지대로 850 2층 (Chungbuk Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Jikjidae-ro 850 2Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 043-256-3872
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 08:55–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 08:55–12:30 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 1974-04
- Website
- Visit
#5 바른빛피부과의원 (Bareunbitpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 충북 청주시 흥덕구 오송읍 오송생명7로 136 메디프라자 6층 (Chungbuk Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Osong-eup Osongsaengmyeong7Ro 136 Medipeuraja 6Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 043-715-7510
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–14:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2024-07
- Website
- Visit
#6 굿모닝피부과의원 (Good Morning Pibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 충북 청주시 상당구 산성로92번길 6 굿모닝 타워 (Chungbuk Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Sanseongno92Beongil 6 Gunmoning Tawo)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 043-285-1510
- Hours
- Mon 09:30–19:30 · Tue–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–14:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2005-04
- Website
- Visit
Full list of dermatology clinics in Cheongju (58)
- 가경수피부과의원 (Gagyeongsupibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong)
- 가톨릭피부과의원 (Gatollikpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 서원구 사창동 (Cheongju-si Seowon-gu Sachang-dong)
- 고은미래의원 (Goeunmirae Uiwon) · 청주시 청원구 주중동 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Jujung-dong)
- 굿모닝피부과의원 (Good Morning Pibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 금천동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Geumcheon-dong)
- 김광수피부과의원 (Gimgwangsupibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 남문로1가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Nammullo1Ga)
- 김현웅피부과의원 (Gimhyeonungpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 서원구 사창동 (Cheongju-si Seowon-gu Sachang-dong)
- 닥터스피부과의원 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 더봄의원 (Deobom Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 방서동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bangseo-dong)
- 더순수의원 (Deosunsu Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 오송읍 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Osong-eup)
- 동안나라의원 (Dongannara Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 드림에스테틱 (Dream S Tetik) · 청주시 상당구 북문로2가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo2Ga)
- 디아트의원 (Diateu Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 북문로1가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo1Ga)
- 룩스웰의원 (Rukseuwel Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong)
- 리라클의원 (Rirakeul Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 리베리의원 (Riberi Uiwon) · 청주시 청원구 오창읍 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Ochang-eup)
- 리움의원 (Rium Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 용암동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Yongam-dong)
- 맑은피부과의원 (Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 메어리벳의원 (Meeoribet Uiwon) · 청주시 서원구 산남동 (Cheongju-si Seowon-gu Sannam-dong)
- 메이린의원 청주점 (Meirin Uiwon Cheongjujeom) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 미소톡의원 (Misotok Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 미와모의원 (Miwamo Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 문화동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Munhwa-dong)
- 미하이의원 (Mi Hi Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 바른빛피부과의원 (Bareunbitpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 오송읍 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Osong-eup)
- 봉선화의원 (Bongseonhwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 용담동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Yongdam-dong)
- 뷰더의원 (Byudeo Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 송절동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Songjeol-dong)
- 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong)
- 비앤티의원 (Biaenti Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 서울뷰의원 (Seoulbyu Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 서울엔피부과의원 (Seoulenpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 용암동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Yongam-dong)
- 성모피부과의원 (Seongmopibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 서문동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Seomun-dong)
- 셀린의원 청주 (Sellin Uiwon Cheongju) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 수피부과의원 (Supibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 서원구 분평동 (Cheongju-si Seowon-gu Bunpyeong-dong)
- 스노우의원 (Seunou Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 아이미의원 (i Mi Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 서문동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Seomun-dong)
- 아티움의원 (Atium Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 북문로2가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo2Ga)
- 애쉬의원 (Aeswi Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 에스듈의원 (S Dyul Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 북문로1가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo1Ga)
- 엘로디의원 (Ellodi Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 방서동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bangseo-dong)
- 연세로즈엘의원 (Yeonserojeuel Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 북문로1가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo1Ga)
- 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 북문로1가 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Bungmullo1Ga)
- 오송다시봄날의원 (Osongdasibomnal Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 오송읍 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Osong-eup)
- 올댓라인의원 (Oldaet Line Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 유윌비의원 (Yuwilbi Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 윤태영모발피부과의원 (Yuntaeyeongmobalpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 서원구 개신동 (Cheongju-si Seowon-gu Gaesin-dong)
- 이상봉비뇨기과의원 (Isangbongbinyogigwa Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 용암동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Yongam-dong)
- 이정헌피부과의원 (Ijeongheonpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 청원구 오창읍 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Ochang-eup)
- 지웰의원 (Jiwel Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 채피부과의원 (Chaepibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 서원구 사창동 (Cheongju-si Seowon-gu Sachang-dong)
- 청주연세의원 (Cheongjuyeonse Uiwon) · 청주시 상당구 용암동 (Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Yongam-dong)
- 청주잇츠미의원 (Cheongjuitcheumi Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong)
- 청주피부관리실 (Cheongjupibugwallisil) · 청주시 청원구 내덕1동 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Naedeok1Dong)
- 톡스앤필의원 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong)
- 포에버의원 (Poebeo Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 강서동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gangseo-dong)
- 플러스피부과의원 (Plus Pibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 복대동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Bokdae-dong)
- 하얀드림피부과의원 (Hayan Dream Pibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 청원구 주성동 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Juseong-dong)
- 한국한센복지협회충북.세종지부부설충북의원 (Hangukansenbokjihyeopoechungbuk.sejongjibubuseolchungbuk Uiwon) · 청주시 청원구 우암동 (Cheongju-si Cheongwon-gu Uam-dong)
- 헤어로의원 (Heeoro Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 송절동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Songjeol-dong)
- 휴먼피부과의원 (Hyumeonpibugwa Uiwon) · 청주시 흥덕구 가경동 (Cheongju-si Heungdeok-gu Gagyeong-dong)
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