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Hair loss in Pohang: 24 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 24 dermatology clinics in the Pohang area.
• 화인피부과화인비뇨기과의원 ranks first, 고운권호준피부과의원 second and 맑은세상피부과의원 third.
• 9 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.4 doctors on average.
• 22 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 13 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• Candidates in Pohang were gathered by administrative district rather than by distance from a station.

When looking into hair loss care in the Pohang area, it's wise to check whether the clinic identifies the cause first, before medication or scalp care programs. Hair loss that looks alike may be male-pattern hair loss, alopecia areata or telogen effluvium, each with different causes and treatment.

Before a consultation, it helps to note when the shedding began, whether hair loss runs in your family, and whether you've recently given birth, dieted or had a serious illness. When you see a doctor in the Pohang area, this information is used to choose diagnostic tests and interpret the results.

Hair loss treatment often involves adjusting medication while monitoring progress over months. When choosing a clinic in the Pohang area, also consider whether its location and hours make regular follow-ups easy and whether it takes progress photos with the same lighting and angle.

How we compiled this

• The 24 candidates in Pohang 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 Pohang 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 Pohang clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Pohang ranking; the full list below is in Korean alphabetical order.

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Hair loss

1. Whether tests identify the cause Hair loss care starts with a medical interview, a hair pull test and magnified scalp imaging, with blood tests for thyroid function or iron if needed. At your first visit in the Pohang area, check which tests are used to determine the cause and whether the results are explained to you.
2. Principles of oral medication Oral medication for male-pattern hair loss generally needs to be taken consistently for several months or more before changes can be judged, and sexual side effects are rarely reported. When you're prescribed it in the Pohang area, ask when to expect results, about side effects and how you'll be checked regularly.
3. How to use topical medication Topical medication must be applied to the scalp consistently at the prescribed frequency, and there may be a period early on when more hair temporarily falls out. Have a clinic in the Pohang area explain the amount, when to apply it and the early changes in advance.
4. What insurance covers Hair loss treated as a disease, such as alopecia areata, is often covered by health insurance, but prescriptions for male-pattern hair loss medication are generally not covered. Check with a clinic in the Pohang area in advance which category your consultation fees and medication fall under.
5. Route to a hair transplant consultation Hair transplants are widely performed by other specialties such as plastic surgery as well as dermatology, and whether a clinic does them itself varies. If you're considering a transplant in the Pohang area, ask whether they perform it themselves and how it will be combined with medication.

Warning signs to watch for

1. Care programs recommended before any tests Be cautious if non-covered programs such as scalp care or nutrient injections are recommended first without identifying the cause. It's good to see whether a clinic in the Pohang area confirms the cause through tests and then explains the order of treatment.
2. Claims that results last after stopping With male-pattern hair loss medication, hair is known to return to its pre-treatment state within several months to a year after stopping. If a clinic in the Pohang area states flatly that you only need to take it for a set period, ask again for the basis.
3. The same medication for sudden hair loss Sudden shedding over a short period or round bald patches may be telogen effluvium or alopecia areata. If even in such cases you were prescribed only male-pattern hair loss medication in the Pohang area without checking the cause, ask for an explanation again.
4. Scalp pain or oozing If the scalp is red and painful, oozes or crusts, and the bald areas become smooth, it may be a scarring form of hair loss. With these symptoms, don't delay; see a doctor in the Pohang area and confirm with a biopsy if needed.

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Final notes

With hair loss, the key is identifying the cause accurately and continuing treatment consistently until effects appear. Taking photos under the same conditions at regular intervals makes changes easier to judge. Before starting care in the Pohang area, decide with your doctor which tests to have, the type and duration of medication, and whether a hair transplant is needed.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

Full list of dermatology clinics in Pohang (24)

1. 고운권호준피부과의원 (Goungwonhojunpibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
2. 고운피부과의원 (Gounpibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 상원동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Sangwon-dong)
3. 김석주피부과의원 (Gimseokjupibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
4. 닥터웰의원 (Dr. Wel Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 오천읍 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Ocheon-eup)
5. 더나은연세의원 (Deonaeunyeonse Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
6. 더퍼스트의원 (Deo First Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 상도동 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Sangdo-dong)
7. 라인미의원 (Line Mi Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 양덕동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Yangdeok-dong)
8. 리네의원 (Rine Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 상도동 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Sangdo-dong)
9. 맑은세상피부과의원 (Malgeunsesangpibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 양덕동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Yangdeok-dong)
10. 미채움의원 (Michaeum Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
11. 바로그의원 (Barogeu Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
12. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 상도동 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Sangdo-dong)
13. 씨앤미의원 (Ssiaenmi Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 상원동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Sangwon-dong)
14. 아름다운피부과의원 (Areumdaunpibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
15. 엔의원 (En Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 양덕동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Yangdeok-dong)
16. 원의원 (Won Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 양덕동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Yangdeok-dong)
17. 유앤미의원 (Yuaenmi Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 대잠동 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Daejam-dong)
18. 조익피부과의원 (Joikpibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 득량동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Deungnyang-dong)
19. 죽도삼성의원 (Jukdosamseong Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
20. 쵸이스피부비만클리닉 (Chyoiseupibubiman Clinic) · 포항시 북구 덕산동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Deoksan-dong)
21. 크린필의원 (Keurinpil Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 대잠동 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Daejam-dong)
22. 포항 밴스의원 (Pohang Baenseu Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 죽도동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jukdo-dong)
23. 포항휴먼피부과의원 (Pohanghyumeonpibugwa Uiwon) · 포항시 북구 장성동 (Pohang-si Buk-gu Jangseong-dong)
24. 화인피부과화인비뇨기과의원 (Hwainpibugwahwainbinyogigwa Uiwon) · 포항시 남구 상도동 (Pohang-si Nam-gu Sangdo-dong)

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