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Melasma & pigmentation in Jeonnam: 46 dermatology clinics compared and ranked
Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08
Key facts
- We pooled the 46 dermatology clinics in Jeonnam's 3 neighborhoods and ranked them again together.
- 오라클피부과의원 ranks first, 맑은윤피부과의원 second and 조윤향피부과의원 third.
- 17 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.4 doctors on average.
- 41 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 25 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
- Candidates in Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 46 candidates in Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam clinic, the table shows '—'.
Comparison at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | Name type | Board-certified dermatologists | Doctors | Nearest station | Location | Website | Phone |
|---|
| #1 | 오라클피부과의원Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 무안군 삼향읍 (Muan-gun Samhyang-eup) | Visit | 061-287-7572 |
| #2 | 맑은윤피부과의원Malgeunyunpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 2 | — | 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong) | Visit | 061-810-2211 |
| #3 | 조윤향피부과의원Joyunhyangpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong) | Visit | 061-724-0282 |
| #4 | 차피부과의원Chapibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong) | Visit | 061-282-6855 |
| #5 | 아름다운피부과의원Areumdaunpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong) | — | 061-724-7555 |
| #6 | 하당맑은피부과의원Hadangmalgeunpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong) | — | 061-285-2000 |
The table and cards show the top 6 in the Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam 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 Jeonnam area, mention summer holidays and outdoor exercise habits.
How many clinics were compared for Melasma & pigmentation consultations in Jeonnam?
We compared 46 dermatology clinics in Jeonnam on the same criteria; 오라클피부과의원 ranks first and 맑은윤피부과의원 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 Jeonnam 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 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전남광주 무안군 삼향읍 남악3로 50 신우치과빌딩 3층 (Jeonnamgwangju Muan-gun Samhyang-eup Namak3Ro 50 Sinuchigwabilding 3Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 061-287-7572
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 09:30–18:00 · Wed 09:30–12:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–12:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2014-05
- Website
- Visit
#2 맑은윤피부과의원 (Malgeunyunpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 2
- Address
- 전남광주 여수시 여서로 156-1 4층 (Jeonnamgwangju Yeosu-si Yeoseo-ro 156-1 4Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 061-810-2211
- Hours
- Mon 08:45–18:00 · Tue 08:45–20:00 · Wed 08:45–12:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 08:45–13:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2018-04
- Website
- Visit
#3 조윤향피부과의원 (Joyunhyangpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 전남광주 순천시 이수로 325 (Jeonnamgwangju Suncheon-si Isu-ro 325)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 061-724-0282
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:00–18:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 1997-10
- Website
- Visit
#4 차피부과의원 (Chapibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 전남광주 목포시 백년대로 327 목포복음내과 (Jeonnamgwangju Mokpo-si Baengnyeondae-ro 327 Mokpobogeumnaegwa)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 061-282-6855
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 09:00–17:30 · Wed–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–12:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2006-03
- Website
- Visit
#5 아름다운피부과의원 (Areumdaunpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 전남광주 순천시 이수로 317 4층 아름다운피부과 (Jeonnamgwangju Suncheon-si Isu-ro 317 4Cheung Areumdaunpibugwa)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 061-724-7555
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:00–18:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 08:30–14:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2004-06
#6 하당맑은피부과의원 (Hadangmalgeunpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 전남광주 목포시 백년대로 295 (Jeonnamgwangju Mokpo-si Baengnyeondae-ro 295)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 061-285-2000
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 08:30–17:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 08:30–12:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2003-04
Full list of dermatology clinics in Jeonnam (46)
- 고운빛의원 (Gounbit Uiwon) · 순천시 연향동 (Suncheon-si Yeonhyang-dong)
- 나온의원 (Naon Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 남악고운의원 (Namakgoun Uiwon) · 무안군 삼향읍 (Muan-gun Samhyang-eup)
- 더맑은의원 (Deomalgeun Uiwon) · 목포시 옥암동 (Mokpo-si Ogam-dong)
- 더미라클의원 (Deomirakeul Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 루시아의원 (Rusia Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 류메디코 (Ryumediko) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 리셀피부과의원 (Riselpibugwa Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 리쥬엘의원 (Rijyuel Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 맑은윤피부과의원 (Malgeunyunpibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong)
- 메이유의원 (Meiyu Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 미세상피부과의원 (Misesangpibugwa Uiwon) · 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong)
- 미소핀의원 (Misopin Uiwon) · 목포시 용해동 (Mokpo-si Yonghae-dong)
- 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 순천시 연향동 (Suncheon-si Yeonhyang-dong)
- 베스트피부과의원 (Best Pibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong)
- 브랜드유의원 (Beuraendeuyu Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 서울피부과의원 (Seoulpibugwa Uiwon) · 목포시 옥암동 (Mokpo-si Ogam-dong)
- 서피부과의원 (Seopibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 스노우의원 (Seunou Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 신대피부과의원 (Sindaepibugwa Uiwon) · 순천시 해룡면 (Suncheon-si Haeryong-myeon)
- 아름다운피부과의원 (Areumdaunpibugwa Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 압구정앤의원 (Apgujeongaen Uiwon) · 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong)
- 에르제의원 (Ereuje Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 에이스의원 (Ace Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
- 여수메카미의원 (Yeosumekami Uiwon) · 여수시 서교동 (Yeosu-si Seogyo-dong)
- 연세이동훈피부과의원 (Yeonseidonghunpibugwa Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 무안군 삼향읍 (Muan-gun Samhyang-eup)
- 우리고운피부과의원 (Urigounpibugwa Uiwon) · 목포시 산정동 (Mokpo-si Sanjeong-dong)
- 웰의원 (Wel Uiwon) · 순천시 왕지동 (Suncheon-si Wangji-dong)
- 유앤아이의원 (Yuaen i Uiwon) · 무안군 삼향읍 (Muan-gun Samhyang-eup)
- 이화피부과의원 (Ihwapibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong)
- 임주영피부과의원 (Imjuyeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 조윤향피부과의원 (Joyunhyangpibugwa Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 차피부과의원 (Chapibugwa Uiwon) · 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong)
- 참조은피부과의원 (Chamjoeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 웅천동 (Yeosu-si Ungcheon-dong)
- 코아미즈의원 (Koamijeu Uiwon) · 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong)
- 킴스의원 (Kimseu Uiwon) · 무안군 삼향읍 (Muan-gun Samhyang-eup)
- 탑메디의원 (Top Medi Uiwon) · 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong)
- 포에버의원 (Poebeo Uiwon) · 여수시 웅천동 (Yeosu-si Ungcheon-dong)
- 프랑스의원 (Peurangseu Uiwon) · 목포시 연산동 (Mokpo-si Yeonsan-dong)
- 필스토리의원 (Pilseutori Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 필앤톡의원 (Pilaentok Uiwon) · 순천시 조례동 (Suncheon-si Jorye-dong)
- 하당맑은피부과의원 (Hadangmalgeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 목포시 상동 (Mokpo-si Sang-dong)
- 하얀피부과의원 (Hayanpibugwa Uiwon) · 목포시 대안동 (Mokpo-si Daean-dong)
- 화이트앤블루의원 (White Aen Blue Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
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