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Melasma & pigmentation in Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno: 73 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 73 dermatology clinics in the Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno area.
• 나음피부과의원 ranks first, 에스앤유피부과의원 second and 명동벤자민피부과의원 third.
• 14 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 2.7 doctors on average.
• 69 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 70 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 종각역 (Jonggak Station) (51), 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station) (15), 충정로역 (Chungjeongno Station) (5), in that order.

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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 73 candidates in Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno 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 Jongno·Euljiro·Chungjeongno (73)

1. 광화문헤리티크피부과의원 (Gwanghwamunheritikeupibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
2. 그랑메디의원 (Geurangmedi Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
3. 글로리의원 (Geullori Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
4. 나음피부과의원 (Naeumpibugwa Uiwon) · 충정로역 (Chungjeongno Station)
5. 닥터디자이너의원명동점 (Dr. Dijaineo Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
6. 닥터쁘띠의원명동점 (Dr. Ppeutti Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
7. 단아의원 (Dana Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
8. 당신만의가치벨유의원 (Dangsinmanuigachibelyu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
9. 더클리어의원 (Deokeullieo Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
10. 데이뷰의원 명동점 (Deibyu Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
11. 라미에르의원 (Ramiereu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
12. 라민의원 (Ramin Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
13. 래인의원 (Raein Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
14. 루비의원 (Rubi Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
15. 리나인의원 (Rinain Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
16. 리버스의원 (Ribeoseu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
17. 리엔장의원 (Rienjang Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
18. 리엘르의원 (Rielleu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
19. 맥스웰피부과의원 (Maekseuwelpibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
20. 메디코스의원 (Medikoseu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
21. 메이의원 (Mei Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
22. 명동고운세상피부과의원 (Myeongdonggounsesangpibugwa Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
23. 명동글로벌 테이아의원 (Myeongdonggeullobeol Teia Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
24. 명동벤자민피부과의원 (Myeongdongbenjaminpibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
25. 명동비엘에스의원 (Myeongdongbiel S Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
26. 명동세라미크글로벌의원 (Myeongdongseramikeugeullobeol Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
27. 명동시그니처데이뷰의원 (Myeongdongsigeunicheodeibyu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
28. 명동아이디의원 (Myeongdong i Di Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
29. 민앤정의원 (Minaenjeong Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
30. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
31. 뷰티즈의원 (Byutijeu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
32. 블루미의원 (Blue Mi Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
33. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
34. 빛이난다의원 (Bichinanda Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
35. 뽀얀피부과의원 (Ppoyanpibugwa Uiwon) · 종로3가역 (Jongno3ga Station)
36. 쁨글로벌의원 (Ppeumgeullobeol Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
37. 산소의원 (Sanso Uiwon) · 종로3가역 (Jongno3ga Station)
38. 세가지소원의원 명동점 (Segajisowon Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
39. 셀린의원 명동점 (Sellin Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
40. 써밋의원 (Sseomit Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
41. 아비쥬의원 (Abijyu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
42. 아우레아의원 (Aurea Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
43. 어뉴(Anew)의원 (Eo New (Anew) Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
44. 에비아의원 (Ebia Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
45. 에스앤유피부과의원 (S Aenyupibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
46. 엠제이(MJ)올피부과의원 (Emjei(MJ)olpibugwa Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
47. 연세아인의원 (Yeonseain Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
48. 연세에스웰피부과의원 (Yeonse S Welpibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
49. 연세탑의원 (Yeonse Top Uiwon) · 충정로역 (Chungjeongno Station)
50. 오가나셀피부과의원 (Oganaselpibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
51. 오르세의원 (Oreuse Uiwon) · 충정로역 (Chungjeongno Station)
52. 오블리브서울오리진의원 (Obeullibeuseoulorijin Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
53. 우미의원 (Umi Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
54. 웅선의원 (Ungseon Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
55. 유앤아이의원명동점 (Yuaen i Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
56. 유픽의원 (Yupik Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
57. 제이디의원 (Jeidi Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
58. 카린의원 (Karin Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
59. 카인드글로벌의원 (Kaindeugeullobeol Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
60. 커브라인의원 (Keobeu Line Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
61. 클래식피부과의원 (Keullaesikpibugwa Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
62. 클림의원 명동점 (Keullim Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
63. 톡스앤필의원명동점 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
64. 톤즈의원 (Tonjeu Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
65. 트리옹프닥터의원 (Teuriongpeu Dr. Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
66. 트윙클의원 (Teuwingkeul Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
67. 포에버의원 (Poebeo Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
68. 플로레의원 (Peullore Uiwon) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)
69. 하얀나라피부과의원 (Hayannarapibugwa Uiwon) · 충정로역 (Chungjeongno Station)
70. 한피부과의원 (Hanpibugwa Uiwon) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
71. 해피메디의원 (Haepimedi Uiwon) · 충정로역 (Chungjeongno Station)
72. 헤이데이의원명동점 (Heidei Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 종각역 (Jonggak Station)
73. CNP차앤박피부과의원 명동점 (CNPchaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon Myeongdongjeom) · 을지로3가역 (Euljiro3ga Station)

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