Derma Clinic IndexSeoulHongdae·Hapjeong·SinchonMole & seborrheic keratosis removal

Mole & seborrheic keratosis removal 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.

Mole removal is a quick procedure, but it's followed by about a week of scab care and several months of managing red marks. When choosing a date in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, consider whether you can go about with a bandage on your face at that time, and whether you can come back to have stitches removed.

Many people ask to have all their facial moles and keratoses removed at once, but what matters before the number is the nature of each one. When you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, check that they explain separately which can be removed with laser and which should be excised for testing.

Seborrheic keratoses build up with age and sun exposure, so new ones can appear nearby even after removal. If you're looking into keratosis removal for a parent in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, noting beforehand whether they take blood thinners or have diabetes makes the consultation easier.

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 Mole & seborrheic keratosis removal

1. Decide whether a biopsy is needed Moles that are large, have recently changed or are unevenly colored can't be tested once laser has burned them away. When you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, ask first whether any moles need excision or a biopsy before laser.
2. Choosing between laser and excision Laser leaves smaller scars, but deep moles need several sessions and can come back. Excision removes a mole in one go but leaves a linear scar. Ask a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area which they recommend given the mole's depth and location, and why.
3. Scab and moist-dressing care After laser, keeping the wound moist with dressings or ointment and not picking the scab helps prevent pitted marks. When you have a procedure in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, write down how many days to wear the dressing and when you can wash your face and wear makeup again.
4. Check whether you're prone to keloids If even small wounds leave raised scars on you, scars may enlarge after moles are removed from the chest, shoulders or jawline. When you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, mention whether ear piercings or old wounds have left large scars.
5. Medications and underlying conditions Blood thinners, diabetes and immunosuppressive drugs can affect bleeding control and wound healing. If you've booked a procedure in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, bring a list of your medications and don't stop any on your own; whether to adjust them is decided with the prescribing doctor.

Warning signs to watch for

1. Asymmetric moles with irregular borders Moles that are asymmetric, have jagged borders, mix several colors or keep growing in diameter need to be distinguished from melanoma. Rather than removing them first, discuss a dermatoscope exam and whether a biopsy is needed with a doctor in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area.
2. Dark spots on palms, soles or nails In Koreans, melanoma is known to be found relatively often on the soles, palms and under the nails. If a dark vertical line on a nail widens or a mole on the sole grows, see a doctor in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area promptly.
3. Lesions that bleed or don't heal A keratosis-like lesion that bleeds without being scratched, or keeps crusting and hasn't healed for weeks, may be a skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma. Before writing it off as a simple keratosis and removing it, get examined in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area.
4. Fast regrowth at a removal site Pigment reappearing where a mole was removed by laser isn't unusual, but if it grows faster than before or changes shape, it's better not to dismiss it as simple recurrence. Check with a doctor in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area whether testing is needed before removing it again.

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

Removing moles and seborrheic keratoses may look simple, but the starting point is knowing what you're removing. Lesions that change shape or bleed should be tested first, and after removal, scab care and sun protection reduce visible marks. If you decide to have a procedure in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, choose the removal method and whether testing is needed based on the judgment of the doctor who examined you.

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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