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Melasma & pigmentation in Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University: 43 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 43 dermatology clinics in the Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University area.
• 유앤아이피부과의원 ranks first, 힐하우스피부과의원 second and 파스텔휴먼피부과의원 third.
• 12 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.9 doctors on average.
• 42 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 39 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station) (18), 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station) (13), 성수역 (Seongsu Station) (12), 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 43 candidates in Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University 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 Wangsimni·Seongsu·Konkuk University (43)

1. 365다움의원 (365daum Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
2. 건대닥터에버스의원 (Geondae Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
3. 건대예쁨주의쁨의원 (Geondaeyeppeumjuuippeum Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
4. 건대톡스앤필의원 (Geondaetokseuaenpil Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
5. 김성호피부과의원 (Gimseonghopibugwa Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
6. 뉴엘라인의원 (New El Line Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
7. 다니엘의원 (Daniel Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
8. 라렌의원 (Raren Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
9. 라비아의원 (Rabia Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
10. 라온피부과의원 (Raonpibugwa Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
11. 리에의원 (Rie Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
12. 리영의원 (Riyeong Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
13. 리즈온의원 (Rijeuon Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
14. 메이린의원 (Meirin Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
15. 메이퓨어의원 (Meipyueo Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
16. 미드림피부과의원 (Mi Dream Pibugwa Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
17. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
18. 벨리스성수의원 (Belliseuseongsu Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
19. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
20. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
21. 비앤씨피부과의원 (Biaenssipibugwa Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
22. 샤이니의원 (Syaini Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
23. 샤인더마의원 (Syaindeoma Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
24. 샤인유 의원 (Syainyu Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
25. 서울올업피부과의원 (Seouloleoppibugwa Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
26. 성경제피부과의원 (Seonggyeongjepibugwa Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
27. 성수멜팅의원 (Seongsumelting Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
28. 세린의원 (Serin Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
29. 셀런스의원 (Selleonseu Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
30. 스누피부과의원 (Seunupibugwa Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
31. 아이리스피부과의원 (i Riseupibugwa Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
32. 에스준의원 (S Jun Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
33. 왕십리닥터쁘띠의원 (Wangsimni Dr. Ppeutti Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
34. 왕십리밴스의원 (Wangsimnibaenseu Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
35. 유앤아이의원 (Yuaen i Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
36. 유앤아이피부과의원 (Yuaen i Pibugwa Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
37. 제니바의원 (Jeniba Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
38. 차앤박피부과의원 (Chaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
39. 톤즈의원 (Tonjeu Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)
40. 파스텔휴먼피부과의원 (Paseutelhyumeonpibugwa Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
41. 프리미의원 (Peurimi Uiwon) · 성수역 (Seongsu Station)
42. 활짝피움의원 (Hwaljjakpium Uiwon) · 왕십리역 (Wangsimni Station)
43. 힐하우스피부과의원 (Hilhauseupibugwa Uiwon) · 건대입구역 (Geondaeipgu Station)

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