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Melasma & pigmentation in Jeonju: 52 dermatology clinics compared and ranked
Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08
Key facts
- We compared 52 dermatology clinics in the Jeonju area.
- 준현정피부과의원 ranks first, 전주봄피부과의원 second and 수경피부과의원 third.
- 21 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.5 doctors on average.
- 50 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 35 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
- Candidates in Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 52 candidates in Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju clinic, the table shows '—'.
Comparison at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | Name type | Board-certified dermatologists | Doctors | Nearest station | Location | Website | Phone |
|---|
| #1 | 준현정피부과의원Junhyeonjeongpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 전주시 완산구 평화동1가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Pyeonghwadong1Ga) | Visit | 063-227-7511 |
| #2 | 전주봄피부과의원Jeonjubompibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 전주시 덕진구 송천동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong1Ga) | Visit | 0507-1471-7512 |
| #3 | 수경피부과의원Sugyeongpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong) | Visit | 063-272-3337 |
| #4 | 오라클피부과의원Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong) | Visit | 063-274-0000 |
| #5 | 미래피부과의원Miraepibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 2 | — | 전주시 덕진구 덕진동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Deokjindong1Ga) | Visit | 0507-1410-5885 |
| #6 | 복지의원Bokji Uiwon | Clinic (의원) | 1 | 2 | — | 전주시 덕진구 진북동 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Jinbuk-dong) | Visit | 063-274-4552 |
The table and cards show the top 6 in the Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju 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 Jeonju area, mention summer holidays and outdoor exercise habits.
How many clinics were compared for Melasma & pigmentation consultations in Jeonju?
We compared 52 dermatology clinics in Jeonju on the same criteria; 준현정피부과의원 ranks first and 전주봄피부과의원 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 Jeonju 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 준현정피부과의원 (Junhyeonjeongpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전북 전주시 완산구 장승배기로 208 4층 (한양병원 옆) (Jeonbuk Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Jangseungbaegi-ro 208 4Cheung (Hanyangbyeongwon Yeop))
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 063-227-7511
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:00–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–12:30 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2006-04
- Website
- Visit
#2 전주봄피부과의원 (Jeonjubompibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전북 전주시 덕진구 송천중앙로 207 4층 전주봄피부과의원 (Jeonbuk Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheonjungang-ro 207 4Cheung Jeonjubompibugwauiwon)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 0507-1471-7512
- Hours
- Mon 09:00–18:00 · Tue 09:00–20:00 · Wed 09:00–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–13:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2015-05
- Website
- Visit
#3 수경피부과의원 (Sugyeongpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전북 전주시 완산구 당산로 104 2층, 3층 (Jeonbuk Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Dangsan-ro 104 2Cheung, 3Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 063-272-3337
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:00–19:00 · Thu–Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2022-06
- Website
- Visit
#4 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전북 전주시 완산구 여울로 19 코뎀빌딩 4층 (Jeonbuk Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Yeoul-ro 19 Kodembilding 4Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 063-274-0000
- Hours
- Mon 09:00–18:30 · Tue 09:00–20:00 · Wed 09:00–18:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2009-05
- Website
- Visit
#5 미래피부과의원 (Miraepibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전북 전주시 덕진구 기린대로 465 세움팰리피아 3층 302호 (Jeonbuk Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Girindae-ro 465 Seumpaellipia 3Cheung 302Ho)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 0507-1410-5885
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:00–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–12:30 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 1999-05
- Website
- Visit
#6 복지의원 (Bokji Uiwon)
- Name type
- Clinic (의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전북 전주시 덕진구 안덕원로 106 복지의원 (Jeonbuk Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Andeogwon-ro 106 Bokjiuiwon)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 063-274-4552
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 08:40–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 08:40–13:40 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 1974-01
- Website
- Visit
Full list of dermatology clinics in Jeonju (52)
- 강성호피부과의원 (Gangseonghopibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 고운얼굴의원 (Gouneolgul Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 고은미래의원 (Goeunmirae Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 인후동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Inhudong1Ga)
- 고은피부과의원 (Goeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 노수현피부과의원 (Nosuhyeonpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 다피네의원 (Dapine Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동2가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong2Ga)
- 닥터스피부과의원 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동2가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong2Ga)
- 더리즈의원 (Deorijeu Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 더봄의원 (Deobom Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 진북동 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Jinbuk-dong)
- 데이뷰의원 (Deibyu Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 라보미의원 (Rabomi Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 만성동 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Manseong-dong)
- 라인아트의원 (Line Ateu Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동3가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong3Ga)
- 레브의원 (Rebeu Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 리우메이의원 (Riumei Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 삼천동1가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Samcheondong1Ga)
- 맑은얼굴피부과의원 (Malgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동3가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong3Ga)
- 모래내모발이식센터 (Moraenaemobalisik Center) · 전주시 덕진구 인후동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Inhudong1Ga)
- 모래내피부과산부인과의원 (Moraenaepibugwasanbuingwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 인후동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Inhudong1Ga)
- 미래피부과의원 (Miraepibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 덕진동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Deokjindong1Ga)
- 미플러스의원 (Mi Plus Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 인후동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Inhudong1Ga)
- 미하이의원 (Mi Hi Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 복지의원 (Bokji Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 진북동 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Jinbuk-dong)
- 뷰이의원 (Byui Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 뷰티아워의원 (Byutiawo Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동3가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong3Ga)
- 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 센텀쁘띠의원 (Senteomppeutti Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 센트레아의원 (Senteurea Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 손피부과의원 (Sonpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 덕진동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Deokjindong1Ga)
- 송천고은미래의원 (Songcheongoeunmirae Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong1Ga)
- 수경피부과의원 (Sugyeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 수피부과의원 (Supibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 호성동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Hoseongdong1Ga)
- 순수피부과의원 (Sunsupibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong2Ga)
- 스노우의원 전주점 (Seunou Uiwon Jeonjujeom) · 전주시 완산구 효자동3가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong3Ga)
- 아름드리의원 (Areumdeuri Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동3가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong3Ga)
- 앤블랑의원 (Aenbeullang Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동2가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong2Ga)
- 에코라인의원 (Eko Line Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동2가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong2Ga)
- 에코삼성정형외과의원 (Ekosamseong Jeonghyeongoegwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동2가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong2Ga)
- 연세비비의원 (Yeonsebibi Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 온고을피부과의원 (Ongoeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 인후동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Inhudong1Ga)
- 이노피부과의원 (Inopibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 중화산동2가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Junghwasandong2Ga)
- 이피부과의원 (Ipibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동1가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong1Ga)
- 전주봄피부과의원 (Jeonjubompibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong1Ga)
- 전주아름다운피부과의원 (Jeonjuareumdaunpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 준현정피부과의원 (Junhyeonjeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 평화동1가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Pyeonghwadong1Ga)
- 톡스앤필의원 전주점 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon Jeonjujeom) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 프리티플러스의원 (Peuriti Plus Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 필밸런스의원 (Pilbaelleonseu Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 필스토리의원 (Pilseutori Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 서신동 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Seosin-dong)
- 하얀나라피부과의원 (Hayannarapibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 덕진구 송천동1가 (Jeonju-si Deokjin-gu Songcheondong1Ga)
- 화이트피부과의원 (White Pibugwa Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동1가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong1Ga)
- 효자고은미래의원 (Hyojagoeunmirae Uiwon) · 전주시 완산구 효자동1가 (Jeonju-si Wansan-gu Hyojadong1Ga)
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