Doctor Profile

Won Young-Yeon currently serves as the Chief Director of Dermatology. He possesses a profound academic background and extensive clinical experience in dermatology, with significant expertise in vascular skin diseases, hair loss treatment, and immunological skin disorders.

Education and Professional Qualifications

Dr. Won Young-Yeon graduated from the Korea University Medical Center, where he underwent systematic specialized physician training. He actively participates in industry academic exchanges and is an active member of the Korean Society for Vascular Disease. He has also held important positions at the Korean Vascular Disease Training Center, dedicating himself to promoting the standardization and professional development of diagnostic and treatment techniques for vascular skin diseases.

Clinical Expertise and Research Areas

Dr. Won’s clinical practice is closely integrated with cutting-edge medical research, focusing primarily on the following areas:

Comprehensive Treatment of Hair Loss Diseases: Deep exploration of pharmacological treatment regimens for female pattern hair loss, particularly the clinical application and safety assessment of finasteride in female patients.
Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Investigating the therapeutic efficacy and long-term safety of biologics and small molecule drugs (such as tofacitinib) for refractory hair loss conditions such as alopecia areata and alopecia totalis.
Genetics and Dermatology Correlation Studies: Analyzing the correlation between specific gene polymorphisms (such as EGF/EGFR) and the pathogenesis of alopecia areata in the Korean population, providing a theoretical basis for personalized precision medicine.
Vascular Skin Diseases: Leveraging training and practical experience from the Korean Society for Vascular Disease, he excels in the diagnosis and management of various vascular-related skin conditions.

Academic Achievements and Publications

Dr. Won Young-Yeon has published numerous academic papers in authoritative domestic and international dermatology journals. His research covers multiple dimensions ranging from basic mechanisms to clinical efficacy. Representative publications include:

Annals of Dermatology (2017;29(6):786-789; 2018;30(2):258-261; 2019;31(4):489-492)
Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2018;31:e12588): A clinical study on the treatment of female hair loss using topical finasteride 2.5mg/day.
JAAD (May 2018): Research on the recovery and safety of tofacitinib treatment for alopecia totalis.
Other related studies published in several core international dermatology journals between 2018 and 2020, involving the correlation between EGF/EGFR polymorphism and alopecia areata and discussions on various pathological mechanisms of skin diseases.

Dr. Won consistently upholds a rigorous medical attitude, dedicated to translating the latest scientific research findings into clinical practice to provide patients with scientific, standardized, and personalized dermatological diagnostic and treatment services.

Practice Location

Korea Liftique Dermatology