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Hair loss in Gwangju: 54 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08

Key facts

• We pooled the 54 dermatology clinics in Gwangju's 2 neighborhoods and ranked them again together.
• 뷰티스 맑은피부과의원 ranks first, 닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점 second and 닥터에버스의원 광주상무 third.
• 17 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.7 doctors on average.
• 48 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 31 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 상무역 (Sangmu Station) (24), in that order.

When looking into hair loss care in the Gwangju area, it's wise to check whether the clinic identifies the cause first, before medication or scalp care programs. Hair loss that looks alike may be male-pattern hair loss, alopecia areata or telogen effluvium, each with different causes and treatment.

Before a consultation, it helps to note when the shedding began, whether hair loss runs in your family, and whether you've recently given birth, dieted or had a serious illness. When you see a doctor in the Gwangju area, this information is used to choose diagnostic tests and interpret the results.

Hair loss treatment often involves adjusting medication while monitoring progress over months. When choosing a clinic in the Gwangju area, also consider whether its location and hours make regular follow-ups easy and whether it takes progress photos with the same lighting and angle.

How we compiled this

• The 54 candidates in Gwangju 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 Gwangju 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 Gwangju clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Gwangju ranking; the full list below is in Korean alphabetical order.

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Hair loss

1. Whether tests identify the cause Hair loss care starts with a medical interview, a hair pull test and magnified scalp imaging, with blood tests for thyroid function or iron if needed. At your first visit in the Gwangju area, check which tests are used to determine the cause and whether the results are explained to you.
2. Principles of oral medication Oral medication for male-pattern hair loss generally needs to be taken consistently for several months or more before changes can be judged, and sexual side effects are rarely reported. When you're prescribed it in the Gwangju area, ask when to expect results, about side effects and how you'll be checked regularly.
3. How to use topical medication Topical medication must be applied to the scalp consistently at the prescribed frequency, and there may be a period early on when more hair temporarily falls out. Have a clinic in the Gwangju area explain the amount, when to apply it and the early changes in advance.
4. What insurance covers Hair loss treated as a disease, such as alopecia areata, is often covered by health insurance, but prescriptions for male-pattern hair loss medication are generally not covered. Check with a clinic in the Gwangju area in advance which category your consultation fees and medication fall under.
5. Route to a hair transplant consultation Hair transplants are widely performed by other specialties such as plastic surgery as well as dermatology, and whether a clinic does them itself varies. If you're considering a transplant in the Gwangju area, ask whether they perform it themselves and how it will be combined with medication.

Warning signs to watch for

1. Care programs recommended before any tests Be cautious if non-covered programs such as scalp care or nutrient injections are recommended first without identifying the cause. It's good to see whether a clinic in the Gwangju area confirms the cause through tests and then explains the order of treatment.
2. Claims that results last after stopping With male-pattern hair loss medication, hair is known to return to its pre-treatment state within several months to a year after stopping. If a clinic in the Gwangju area states flatly that you only need to take it for a set period, ask again for the basis.
3. The same medication for sudden hair loss Sudden shedding over a short period or round bald patches may be telogen effluvium or alopecia areata. If even in such cases you were prescribed only male-pattern hair loss medication in the Gwangju area without checking the cause, ask for an explanation again.
4. Scalp pain or oozing If the scalp is red and painful, oozes or crusts, and the bald areas become smooth, it may be a scarring form of hair loss. With these symptoms, don't delay; see a doctor in the Gwangju area and confirm with a biopsy if needed.

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Final notes

With hair loss, the key is identifying the cause accurately and continuing treatment consistently until effects appear. Taking photos under the same conditions at regular intervals makes changes easier to judge. Before starting care in the Gwangju area, decide with your doctor which tests to have, the type and duration of medication, and whether a hair transplant is needed.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

Full list of dermatology clinics in Gwangju (54)

1. 강남바른스케치의원 (Gangnambareunseukechi Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
2. 강피부과의원 (Gangpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
3. 고은미래의원 (Goeunmirae Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
4. 광주엘츠의원 (Gwangjuelcheu Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
5. 닥터리스의원 (Dr. Riseu Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
6. 닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon Gwangjusangmujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
7. 닥터에버스의원 광주상무 (Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon Gwangjusangmu) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
8. 닥터영의원 (Dr. Yeong Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
9. 닥터지의원 (Dr. Ji Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
10. 당신의봄의원 (Dangsinuibom Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
11. 더고운의원 (Deogoun Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
12. 더모헤어플란트미지예피부과의원 (Deomoheeopeullanteumijiyepibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
13. 더모헤어플란트피부과의원 (Deomoheeopeullanteupibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
14. 더블린의원 (Deobeullin Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
15. 더올림의원 (Deoollim Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
16. 데이뷰의원 광주상무점 (Deibyu Uiwon Gwangjusangmujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
17. 디에비뉴의원 (Diebi New Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
18. 르블랑의원 (Reubeullang Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
19. 리얼미의원 (Rieolmi Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
20. 리엘르의원 광주점 (Rielleu Uiwon Gwangjujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
21. 맨앤우먼의원 (Maenaenumeon Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
22. 미라클의원 (Mirakeul Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
23. 미모아피부과의원 (Mimoapibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
24. 미미썸의원 첨단점 (Mimisseom Uiwon Cheomdanjeom) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
25. 미앤메디의원 (Miaenmedi Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
26. 미지예피부과의원 (Mijiyepibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
27. 밝은얼굴피부과의원 (Balgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
28. 뷰티라인의원 (Byuti Line Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
29. 뷰티스 맑은피부과의원 (Byutiseu Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
30. 뷰티온의원 광주첨단 (Byution Uiwon Gwangjucheomdan) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
31. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
32. 비쥬여성의원 (Bijyuyeoseong Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
33. 샤인빔의원 (Syainbim Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
34. 셀피부과의원 (Selpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
35. 수완병원피부과 (Suwan Byeongwon Pibugwa) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
36. 수완하얀피부과의원 (Suwanhayanpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
37. 수완SW의원 (SuwanSW Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
38. 시스템피부과의원 (Siseutempibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
39. 압구정모비앙의원 (Apgujeongmobiang Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
40. 압구정제이엘의원 (Apgujeongjeiel Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
41. 연세피부과의원 (Yeonsepibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
42. 예사랑피부과의원 (Yesarangpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
43. 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
44. 웰의원 (Wel Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
45. 유앤아이의원 광주점 (Yuaen i Uiwon Gwangjujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
46. 은피부과의원 (Eunpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
47. 은피부과의원 (Eunpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
48. 이루다의원 (Iruda Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
49. 정피부과의원 (Jeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
50. 쥬네르의원 (Jyunereu Uiwon) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
51. 첨단밝은얼굴피부과의원 (Cheomdanbalgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
52. 톡스앤필의원 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
53. 톤앤톤피부과의원 (Tonaentonpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
54. 피어랑의원 (Pieorang Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)

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