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Acne in Wonju: 22 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 22 dermatology clinics in the Wonju area.
• 연세피부과의원 ranks first, 한국한센복지협회강원도지부부설복지의원 second and 닥터스킨피부과의원 third.
• 6 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.5 doctors on average.
• 20 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 15 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• Candidates in Wonju were gathered by administrative district rather than by distance from a station.

Acne treatment rarely ends after one visit; it is a process of checking progress every few weeks and adjusting medication. So when choosing a dermatology clinic in the Wonju area, it's realistic to consider first whether it's easy to reach from home or work and whether it sees patients on weekday evenings or weekends.

If you start oral medication, you may need blood tests before and during treatment, or have to return on set dates to keep your prescription going. Checking the hours and closing days of the clinic you'll attend in the Wonju area in advance helps you avoid running out of medication and interrupting treatment.

Acne often rises and falls with the menstrual cycle, lack of sleep, stress and the cosmetics you use. At your first visit to a clinic in the Wonju area, mentioning the cosmetics and medications you use now, changes around your period and any pregnancy plans helps decide whether to start with topical or oral medication.

How we compiled this

• The 22 candidates in Wonju 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 Wonju 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 Wonju clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

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

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Acne

1. Test schedule while on oral medication Oral medications such as isotretinoin often call for blood tests of liver function and blood lipids before and during treatment. If you get a prescription in the Wonju area, ask in advance when the tests are, how you'll hear the results and how treatment is adjusted if levels rise.
2. Pregnancy plans and contraception Isotretinoin is known to carry a risk of birth defects, so pregnancy must be avoided while taking it and for a set period after stopping. When you consult a clinic in the Wonju area, mention any pregnancy plans or breastfeeding first, since this changes the type of medication and the contraception advice.
3. How to use topical medication Retinoids and benzoyl peroxide often cause stinging, dryness and flaking in the first few weeks. If you're prescribed a topical medication for the first time in the Wonju area, confirm how much to apply and how often, when to use moisturizer, and whether you can skip a day when irritation is strong.
4. How long to take antibiotics Oral antibiotics are used for a set period to prevent resistance and are usually prescribed together with topical medication. As you continue care in the Wonju area, it's worth asking from the start when the antibiotics will stop and when you'll move to topical treatment alone.
5. Review your cosmetics and habits Heavy makeup, greasy sunscreen, bangs touching the forehead and a habit of squeezing spots can make acne drag on. If you list the products you normally use when consulting a clinic in the Wonju area, it's easier to have them checked for pore-clogging ingredients.

Warning signs to watch for

1. Deep, hard nodules that keep returning If deep nodules you can feel or pus-filled cysts keep forming, the risk of pitted scars rises. Rather than relying on creams alone, see a dermatologist in the Wonju area to find out whether oral medication or injections into inflamed spots are needed.
2. Adult acne that suddenly worsens If acne that suddenly worsens in adulthood comes with irregular periods, coarse hair growth or rapid weight change, a hormonal problem may be the cause. When you see a doctor in the Wonju area, mention all of these changes.
3. Mood changes or severe headaches on medication If you develop low mood, severe headaches, vision problems or persistent abdominal pain while on oral medication, contact the prescribing clinic right away instead of waiting for your next appointment. If your prescription came from a clinic in the Wonju area, also find out how to reach it outside opening hours.
4. Other conditions that look like acne Rosacea, which makes the cheeks flush red, perioral dermatitis around the mouth and fungal folliculitis can look like acne but are treated differently. If switching between creams doesn't help, see a doctor in the Wonju area to find out what it is first.

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

Acne is a condition where consistency shapes the outcome. Give a medication at least several weeks before switching, and if irritation or side effects appear, tell the prescribing clinic rather than stopping on your own. Once you've chosen a convenient clinic in the Wonju area, discuss the treatment plan, tests during medication and any pregnancy plans fully with the doctor before treatment begins.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

Full list of dermatology clinics in Wonju (22)

1. 강윤철피부과의원 (Gangyuncheolpibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 중앙동 (Wonju-si Jungang-dong)
2. 고은미래의원 (Goeunmirae Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
3. 고은의원 (Goeun Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
4. 꿈에의원 (Kkume Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
5. 닥터스킨피부과의원 (Dr. Seukinpibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
6. 도다나피부과의원 (Dodanapibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
7. 리블룸의원 (Ribeullum Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
8. 미드림의원 (Mi Dream Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
9. 백피부과의원 (Baekpibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 일산동 (Wonju-si Ilsan-dong)
10. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
11. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
12. 삼성서울리프앤톡스의원 (Samseongseoullipeuaentokseu Uiwon) · 원주시 반곡동 (Wonju-si Bangok-dong)
13. 셀레스의원 (Selleseu Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
14. 연세라움의원 (Yeonseraum Uiwon) · 원주시 반곡동 (Wonju-si Bangok-dong)
15. 연세명인병원 미클라인피부항노화센터 (Yeonsemyeongin Byeongwon Mikeul Line Pibuhangnohwa Center) · 원주시 학성동 (Wonju-si Hakseong-dong)
16. 연세피부과의원 (Yeonsepibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 일산동 (Wonju-si Ilsan-dong)
17. 오드리의원 (Odeuri Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
18. 원더스의원 (Wondeoseu Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
19. 원주스노우의원 (Wonjuseunou Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
20. 타토아의원 (Tatoa Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
21. 톡스앤필의원 원주점 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon Wonjujeom) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
22. 한국한센복지협회강원도지부부설복지의원 (Hangukansenbokjihyeopoegangwondojibubuseolbokji Uiwon) · 원주시 일산동 (Wonju-si Ilsan-dong)

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