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Melasma & pigmentation in Daegu: 68 dermatology clinics compared and ranked
Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08
Key facts
- We pooled the 68 dermatology clinics in Daegu's 3 neighborhoods and ranked them again together.
- 고운미피부과의원 ranks first, 서울바른피부과의원 second and 신피부과의원 third.
- 20 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 2 doctors on average.
- 64 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 62 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
- By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station) (22), 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station) (19), 서문시장역 (Seomunsijang Station) (4), in that order.
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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 68 candidates in Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu clinic, the table shows '—'.
Comparison at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | Name type | Board-certified dermatologists | Doctors | Nearest station | Location | Website | Phone |
|---|
| #1 | 고운미피부과의원Gounmipibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 4 | 4 | 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station) 320m | 중구 봉산동 (Jung-gu Bongsan-dong) | Visit | 053-253-0707 |
| #2 | 서울바른피부과의원Seoulbareunpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 3 | 4 | — | 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong) | Visit | 053-766-3399 |
| #3 | 신피부과의원Sinpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 3 | 5 | 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station) 535m | 중구 공평동 (Jung-gu Gongpyeong-dong) | Visit | 053-423-7575 |
| #4 | 애플피부과의원Aepeulpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 6 | 6 | — | 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong) | Visit | 053-761-8888 |
| #5 | 범어로제피부과의원Beomeorojepibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 4 | 5 | — | 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong) | Visit | 053-754-1475 |
| #6 | 올포스킨피부과의원Olposeukinpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 4 | 4 | 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station) 343m | 중구 삼덕동1가 (Jung-gu Samdeokdong1Ga) | Visit | 0507-1395-7582 |
The table and cards show the top 6 in the Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu 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 Daegu area, mention summer holidays and outdoor exercise habits.
How many clinics were compared for Melasma & pigmentation consultations in Daegu?
We compared 68 dermatology clinics in Daegu on the same criteria; 고운미피부과의원 ranks first and 서울바른피부과의원 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 Daegu 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 고운미피부과의원 (Gounmipibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 4
- Doctors
- 4
- Address
- 대구 중구 달구벌대로 2127 S타워 9,10층 (Dae-gu Jung-gu Dalgubeoldae-ro 2127 STawo 9,10Cheung)
- Nearest station
- 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station) 320m
- Phone
- 053-253-0707
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10:00–20:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2002-12
- Website
- Visit
#2 서울바른피부과의원 (Seoulbareunpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 3
- Doctors
- 4
- Address
- 대구 수성구 달구벌대로 2421 6층 (Dae-gu Suseong-gu Dalgubeoldae-ro 2421 6Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 053-766-3399
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–14:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2016-06
- Website
- Visit
#3 신피부과의원 (Sinpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 3
- Doctors
- 5
- Address
- 대구 중구 국채보상로 632 신피부과의원 (Dae-gu Jung-gu Gukchaebosang-ro 632 Sinpibugwauiwon)
- Nearest station
- 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station) 535m
- Phone
- 053-423-7575
- Hours
- Mon 09:30–18:00 · Tue 09:30–20:00 · Wed 09:30–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–16:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 1964-11
- Website
- Visit
#4 애플피부과의원 (Aepeulpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 6
- Doctors
- 6
- Address
- 대구 수성구 동대구로 311 범어애플타워 12층 애플피부과 (Dae-gu Suseong-gu Dongdaegu-ro 311 Beomeoaepeultawo 12Cheung Aepeulpibugwa)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 053-761-8888
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10:00–20:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2014-05
- Website
- Visit
#5 범어로제피부과의원 (Beomeorojepibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 4
- Doctors
- 5
- Address
- 대구 수성구 달구벌대로 2397 KB손해보험 대구빌딩 16층 (Dae-gu Suseong-gu Dalgubeoldae-ro 2397 KBSonhaeboheom Daegubilding 16Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 053-754-1475
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–17:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2009-05
- Website
- Visit
#6 올포스킨피부과의원 (Olposeukinpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 4
- Doctors
- 4
- Address
- 대구 중구 동성로5길 26 4층 올포스킨피부과의원 (Dae-gu Jung-gu Dongseongno5Gil 26 4Cheung Olposeukinpibugwauiwon)
- Nearest station
- 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station) 343m
- Phone
- 0507-1395-7582
- Hours
- Mon 10:00–19:00 · Tue 10:00–20:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2006-11
- Website
- Visit
Full list of dermatology clinics in Daegu (68)
- 고운미피부과의원 (Gounmipibugwa Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 고운피부과의원 (Gounpibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어3동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo3Dong)
- 글로미의원 (Geullomi Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 꽃비(Be)피부과의원 (Kkotbi(Be)pibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 끌리어의원 (Kkeullieo Uiwon) · 서문시장역 (Seomunsijang Station)
- 나의계절의원 (Nauigyejeol Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 누에보의원 (Nuebo Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 닥터디자이너의원 (Dr. Dijaineo Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 닥터디자이너의원 (Dr. Dijaineo Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 닥터튠즈의원 (Dr. Tyunjeu Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 대구미의원 (Daegumi Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 대구제이린의원 (Daegujeirin Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 더리즈의원 (Deorijeu Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 더퍼스트의원 (Deo First Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 더품의원 (Deopum Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 동성로리쥬엘의원 (Dongseongnorijyuel Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 라마르프리미엄의원 (Ramareupeurimieom Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 로제피부과의원중앙점 (Rojepibugwa Uiwon Jungangjeom) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 리메이드의원 (Rimeideu Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 리브의원 (Ribeu Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 마이닥터하우스의원 (Mai Dr. Hauseu Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 메이린의원 (Meirin Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 모두모의원 (Modumo Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 모제림외과의원 (Mojerim Oegwa Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 뮤즈의원 (Myujeu Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 미강의원 (Migang Uiwon) · 북구 산격동 (Buk-gu Sangyeok-dong)
- 미도의원 (Mido Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 바로그의원 (Barogeu Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 범어로제피부과의원 (Beomeorojepibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 베러미의원 (Bereomi Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 봄씨피부과의원 (Bomssipibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 브이의원 (Beui Uiwon) · 수성못역 (Suseongmot Station)
- 블랑쥬의원 (Beullangjyu Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 블루미의원 (Blue Mi Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 빌리브피부과의원 (Billibeupibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 서울리엘피부과의원 (Seoullielpibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 서울바른피부과의원 (Seoulbareunpibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 스타S피부과의원 (SeutaSpibugwa Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 신피부과의원 (Sinpibugwa Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 씨엘피부과의원 (Ssielpibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 아인스피부과의원 (Ainseupibugwa Uiwon) · 칠성시장역 (Chilseongsijang Station)
- 아트너의원 동성로점 (Ateuneo Uiwon Dongseongnojeom) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 애플피부과의원 (Aepeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 에디트의원 (Editeu Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 에이리브의원 (Eiribeu Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 에이피부과의원 (Eipibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 연세모벨르의원 (Yeonsemobelleu Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 연세바비의원 (Yeonsebabi Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 예쁨주의쁨의원 (Yeppeumjuuippeum Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 예일피부과의원 (Yeilpibugwa Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 온리빛의원 (Ollibit Uiwon) · 서문시장역 (Seomunsijang Station)
- 온피부과의원 (Onpibugwa Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 올포스킨피부과의원 (Olposeukinpibugwa Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 유니티의원 (Yuniti Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 유달리의원 (Yudalli Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 유앤아이의원 (Yuaen i Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 유월의하루의원 (Yuwoluiharu Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 청담에프엔비의원 (Cheongdamepeuenbi Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 클린업피부과의원 (Keullineoppibugwa Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 포헤어의원 (Poheeo Uiwon) · 수성구 범어동 (Suseong-gu Beomeo-dong)
- 폼의원 (Pom Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 픽미의원 (Pingmi Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 필라인의원 (Pil Line Uiwon) · 반월당역 (Banwoldang Station)
- 하이린의원 (Hi Rin Uiwon) · 서문시장역 (Seomunsijang Station)
- 하프의원 (Hapeu Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 헤이븐의원 (Heibeun Uiwon) · 중앙로역 (Jungangno Station)
- 힐스피부과의원 (Hilseupibugwa Uiwon) · 서문시장역 (Seomunsijang Station)
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