How do you say "I have eczema." in Korean?

습진이 있어요. (seup-jin-i i-sseo-yo)

How do you say "I have psoriasis." in Korean?

건선이 있어요. (geon-seon-i i-sseo-yo)

How do you say "I want to remove a wart." in Korean?

사마귀를 제거하고 싶어요. (sa-ma-gwi-reul je-geo-ha-go si-peo-yo)

How do you say "I have athlete's foot." in Korean?

무좀이 있어요. (mu-jom-i i-sseo-yo)

How do you say "I want to remove a mole." in Korean?

점을 빼고 싶어요. (jeom-eul bbae-go si-peo-yo)

How do you say "I have dark spots / melasma." in Korean?

기미가 생겼어요. (gi-mi-ga saeng-gyeo-sseo-yo)

How do you say "I have pigmentation issues." in Korean?

색소침착이 있어요. (saek-so-chim-chak-i i-sseo-yo)

How do you say "My skin is very dry." in Korean?

피부가 많이 건조해요. (pi-bu-ga man-i geon-jo-hae-yo)

How do you say "My skin is peeling." in Korean?

피부가 벗겨져요. (pi-bu-ga beot-gyeo-jyeo-yo)

How do you say "My wound is not healing well." in Korean?

상처가 잘 안 낫고 있어요. (sang-cheo-ga jal an nat-go i-sseo-yo)

How do you say "I want scar treatment." in Korean?

흉터 치료 받고 싶어요. (hyung-teo chi-ryo bat-go si-peo-yo)

How do you say "Is this contagious?" in Korean?

이게 전염되나요? (i-ge jeo-nyeom-doe-na-yo)

Korean Phrases for Skin Conditions at the Dermatologist

Skin conditions beyond basic symptoms

If you've already visited a Korean dermatologist for basic issues like acne or rashes, you may need more specific vocabulary for chronic or complex skin conditions.

Chronic skin conditions

Eczema (습진) and psoriasis (건선) are chronic conditions that require ongoing treatment. Korean dermatologists are well-equipped to handle these, often prescribing steroid creams or immunomodulators.

Cosmetic procedures

Mole removal (점 제거) and dark spot treatment (기미 치료) are extremely popular at Korean dermatology clinics. These procedures are often more affordable in Korea than in other countries.

Fungal infections

Athlete's foot (무좀) is very common and easily treated. Korean pharmacies also carry over-the-counter antifungal creams, but a dermatologist can prescribe stronger medication if needed.

Wound care and scarring

If you have a wound that isn't healing or want scar treatment (흉터 치료), Korean dermatologists offer various options including laser therapy and specialized dressings.