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Melasma & pigmentation in Gyeongsan·Andong: 14 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 14 dermatology clinics in the Gyeongsan·Andong area.
• 진피부과의원 ranks first, 스마일피부과의원 second and 안동카톨릭피부과의원 third.
• 6 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.4 doctors on average.
• 13 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 7 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• Candidates in Gyeongsan·Andong 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 Gyeongsan·Andong 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 Gyeongsan·Andong 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 Gyeongsan·Andong 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 14 candidates in Gyeongsan·Andong 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 Gyeongsan·Andong 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 Gyeongsan·Andong clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

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

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Melasma & pigmentation

1. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area, have them explain which pigments are mixed in which areas of your face before treatment begins.
2. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area, have your current sun protection routine reviewed.
3. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area, tell the doctor about every medication you take and your full medical history.
4. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area explains the treatment plan, ask about intensity, number of sessions and alternatives if it doesn't work.
5. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong 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

1. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area whether a biopsy is needed.
2. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area and adjust the interval and method.
3. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area first.
4. 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 Gyeongsan·Andong area to have them checked.

Frequently asked questions

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 Gyeongsan·Andong 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

Full list of dermatology clinics in Gyeongsan·Andong (14)

1. 고운의원 (Goun Uiwon) · 경산시 하양읍 (Gyeongsan-si Hayang-eup)
2. 닥터리메이드앤서울드림연합의원 (Dr. Rimeideuaenseoul Dream Yeonhap Uiwon) · 경산시 정평동 (Gyeongsan-si Jeongpyeong-dong)
3. 대경비뇨기과의원 (Daegyeongbinyogigwa Uiwon) · 경산시 하양읍 (Gyeongsan-si Hayang-eup)
4. 루니아의원 경산점 (Runia Uiwon Gyeongsanjeom) · 경산시 정평동 (Gyeongsan-si Jeongpyeong-dong)
5. 백합뷰티의원 (Baekapbyuti Uiwon) · 안동시 옥동 (Andong-si Ok-dong)
6. 뷰티온의원 안동점 (Byution Uiwon Andongjeom) · 안동시 옥동 (Andong-si Ok-dong)
7. 스마일피부과의원 (Smile Pibugwa Uiwon) · 경산시 중방동 (Gyeongsan-si Jungbang-dong)
8. 안동카톨릭피부과의원 (Andongkatollikpibugwa Uiwon) · 안동시 서부동 (Andong-si Seobu-dong)
9. 연세미의원 (Yeonsemi Uiwon) · 경산시 정평동 (Gyeongsan-si Jeongpyeong-dong)
10. 장피부과의원 (Jangpibugwa Uiwon) · 안동시 서부동 (Andong-si Seobu-dong)
11. 진피부과의원 (Jinpibugwa Uiwon) · 경산시 중산동 (Gyeongsan-si Jungsan-dong)
12. 크린피부과의원 (Keurinpibugwa Uiwon) · 경산시 중방동 (Gyeongsan-si Jungbang-dong)
13. 한피부과의원 (Hanpibugwa Uiwon) · 경산시 중방동 (Gyeongsan-si Jungbang-dong)
14. 화이트필의원 (White Pil Uiwon) · 경산시 중방동 (Gyeongsan-si Jungbang-dong)

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