Derma Clinic IndexSeoulHongdae·Hapjeong·SinchonAcne

Acne in Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon: 80 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 80 dermatology clinics in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area.
• 연세스타피부과의원 ranks first, 이지함피부과의원 second and 마인드피부과의원 third.
• 11 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 2.2 doctors on average.
• 75 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 74 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station) (46), 신촌역 (Sinchon Station) (22), 합정역 (Hapjeong Station) (12), in that order.

Acne treatment rarely ends after one visit; it is a process of checking progress every few weeks and adjusting medication. So when choosing a dermatology clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, it's realistic to consider first whether it's easy to reach from home or work and whether it sees patients on weekday evenings or weekends.

If you start oral medication, you may need blood tests before and during treatment, or have to return on set dates to keep your prescription going. Checking the hours and closing days of the clinic you'll attend in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area in advance helps you avoid running out of medication and interrupting treatment.

Acne often rises and falls with the menstrual cycle, lack of sleep, stress and the cosmetics you use. At your first visit to a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, mentioning the cosmetics and medications you use now, changes around your period and any pregnancy plans helps decide whether to start with topical or oral medication.

How we compiled this

• The 80 candidates in Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon 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 Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon 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 Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

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

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Acne

1. Test schedule while on oral medication Oral medications such as isotretinoin often call for blood tests of liver function and blood lipids before and during treatment. If you get a prescription in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, ask in advance when the tests are, how you'll hear the results and how treatment is adjusted if levels rise.
2. Pregnancy plans and contraception Isotretinoin is known to carry a risk of birth defects, so pregnancy must be avoided while taking it and for a set period after stopping. When you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, mention any pregnancy plans or breastfeeding first, since this changes the type of medication and the contraception advice.
3. How to use topical medication Retinoids and benzoyl peroxide often cause stinging, dryness and flaking in the first few weeks. If you're prescribed a topical medication for the first time in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, confirm how much to apply and how often, when to use moisturizer, and whether you can skip a day when irritation is strong.
4. How long to take antibiotics Oral antibiotics are used for a set period to prevent resistance and are usually prescribed together with topical medication. As you continue care in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, it's worth asking from the start when the antibiotics will stop and when you'll move to topical treatment alone.
5. Review your cosmetics and habits Heavy makeup, greasy sunscreen, bangs touching the forehead and a habit of squeezing spots can make acne drag on. If you list the products you normally use when consulting a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, it's easier to have them checked for pore-clogging ingredients.

Warning signs to watch for

1. Deep, hard nodules that keep returning If deep nodules you can feel or pus-filled cysts keep forming, the risk of pitted scars rises. Rather than relying on creams alone, see a dermatologist in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area to find out whether oral medication or injections into inflamed spots are needed.
2. Adult acne that suddenly worsens If acne that suddenly worsens in adulthood comes with irregular periods, coarse hair growth or rapid weight change, a hormonal problem may be the cause. When you see a doctor in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, mention all of these changes.
3. Mood changes or severe headaches on medication If you develop low mood, severe headaches, vision problems or persistent abdominal pain while on oral medication, contact the prescribing clinic right away instead of waiting for your next appointment. If your prescription came from a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, also find out how to reach it outside opening hours.
4. Other conditions that look like acne Rosacea, which makes the cheeks flush red, perioral dermatitis around the mouth and fungal folliculitis can look like acne but are treated differently. If switching between creams doesn't help, see a doctor in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area to find out what it is first.

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

Acne is a condition where consistency shapes the outcome. Give a medication at least several weeks before switching, and if irritation or side effects appear, tell the prescribing clinic rather than stopping on your own. Once you've chosen a convenient clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, discuss the treatment plan, tests during medication and any pregnancy plans fully with the doctor before treatment begins.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

Full list of dermatology clinics in Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon (80)

1. 나인의원 (Nain Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
2. 노벨의원 (Nobel Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
3. 누가의원 (Nuga Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
4. 뉴센스의원 (New Senseu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
5. 다사랑의원 (Dasarang Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
6. 다시봄날의원 (Dasibomnal Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
7. 닥터에버스의원 (Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
8. 닥터포유의원 (Dr. Poyu Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
9. 더원츠의원 (Deowoncheu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
10. 더청담의원 (Deocheongdam Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
11. 디엘브의원 (Dielbeu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
12. 로바에의원 (Robae Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
13. 리버스의원 (Ribeoseu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
14. 리엔장의원 (Rienjang Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
15. 리엘르의원 (Rielleu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
16. 리즈온의원홍대점 (Rijeuon Uiwon Hongdaejeom) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
17. 마인드피부과의원 (Maindeupibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
18. 메이저피부과의원 신촌점 (Meijeopibugwa Uiwon Sinchonjeom) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
19. 메이퓨어의원 (Meipyueo Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
20. 뮤즈의원 (Myujeu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
21. 미소앤봄의원 (Misoaenbom Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
22. 밀리의원 (Milli Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
23. 백피부과의원 (Baekpibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
24. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
25. 밴스피부과의원 (Baenseupibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
26. 벨아미-리노보의원 (Belami-rinobo Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
27. 뷰티라운지의원 (Byutiraunji Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
28. 뷰티블라썸의원 (Byutibeullasseom Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
29. 뷰티스톤의원 (Byutiseuton Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
30. 뷰티스톤피부과 메세나폴리스 (Byutiseutonpibugwa Mesenapolliseu) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
31. 뷰티유의원 (Byutiyu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
32. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
33. 쁨글로벌의원 (Ppeumgeullobeol Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
34. 서피부과의원 (Seopibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
35. 셀린의원 (Sellin Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
36. 신촌라플라스의원 (Sinchollapeullaseu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
37. 신촌오라클피부과의원 (Sinchonorakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
38. 씨브이엘의원 (Ssibeuiel Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
39. 아르스킨의원 (Areuseukin Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
40. 아비쥬의원 (Abijyu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
41. 어썸피부과의원 (Eosseompibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
42. 에스리본의원 (S Reborn Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
43. 에스준의원 (S Jun Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
44. 연세보드미의원 (Yeonsebodeumi Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
45. 연세스타피부과의원 (Yeonseseutapibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
46. 연세지움피부과의원 (Yeonsejiumpibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
47. 예지미의원 (Yejimi Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
48. 오로지의원 (Oroji Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
49. 오블리주의원 (Obeulliju Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
50. 오에스티의원 (O S Ti Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
51. 유앤미의원 (Yuaenmi Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
52. 유앤아이의원 (Yuaen i Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
53. 유온느의원 (Yuonneu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
54. 유픽의원 (Yupik Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
55. 이가인의원 (Igain Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
56. 이지함피부과의원 (Ijihampibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
57. 제로랩의원 (Jeroraep Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
58. 제이필의원 (Jeipil Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
59. 차앤박피부과의원 (Chaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
60. 차이의원 (Chai Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
61. 케이트의원 (Keiteu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
62. 클레오르의원 (Keulleoreu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
63. 클림의원 홍대점 (Keullim Uiwon Hongdaejeom) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
64. 테시토의원 (Tesito Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
65. 톤즈의원 (Tonjeu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
66. 포레나의원 (Porena Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
67. 포에버162의원 (Poebeo162 Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
68. 풀페이스의원 (Pulpeiseu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
69. 프로젝트 유 의원 (Peurojekteu Yu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
70. 필라인의원 (Pil Line Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
71. 해들인의원 (Haedeulin Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
72. 홍대 닥터쁘띠의원 (Hongdae Dr. Ppeutti Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
73. 홍대고운세상피부과의원 (Hongdaegounsesangpibugwa Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
74. 홍대디온의원 (Hongdaedion Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
75. 홍대라인업의원 (Hongdae Line Eop Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
76. 홍대베러미의원 (Hongdaebereomi Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
77. 홍대셀레나의원 (Hongdaesellena Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
78. 홍대아이디의원 (Hongdae i Di Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
79. 홍대톡스앤필의원 (Hongdaetokseuaenpil Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
80. 힐스의원 (Hilseu Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)

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