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Melasma & pigmentation in Yeosu: 16 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 16 dermatology clinics in the Yeosu area.
• 맑은윤피부과의원 ranks first, 서피부과의원 second and 참조은피부과의원 third.
• 5 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.4 doctors on average.
• 14 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 12 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• Candidates in Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 16 candidates in Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu (16)

1. 나온의원 (Naon Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
2. 루시아의원 (Rusia Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
3. 류메디코 (Ryumediko) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
4. 리쥬엘의원 (Rijyuel Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
5. 맑은윤피부과의원 (Malgeunyunpibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong)
6. 메이유의원 (Meiyu Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
7. 베스트피부과의원 (Best Pibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong)
8. 브랜드유의원 (Beuraendeuyu Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
9. 서피부과의원 (Seopibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
10. 스노우의원 (Seunou Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
11. 에이스의원 (Ace Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)
12. 여수메카미의원 (Yeosumekami Uiwon) · 여수시 서교동 (Yeosu-si Seogyo-dong)
13. 이화피부과의원 (Ihwapibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 여서동 (Yeosu-si Yeoseo-dong)
14. 참조은피부과의원 (Chamjoeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 여수시 웅천동 (Yeosu-si Ungcheon-dong)
15. 포에버의원 (Poebeo Uiwon) · 여수시 웅천동 (Yeosu-si Ungcheon-dong)
16. 화이트앤블루의원 (White Aen Blue Uiwon) · 여수시 학동 (Yeosu-si Hak-dong)

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