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Tae Hoon Kim

Founder & Director · Board-Certified Dermatologist

Languages: Korean (native), English (professional working proficiency)

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Tae Hoon Kim Founder & Director · Board-Certified Dermatologist

Care principles

Skin should be diagnosed as one system, not one spot.

Only on an accurate diagnosis do we propose what is needed — and only as much as needed.

Background

  • M.D., Dong-A University College of Medicine (2013)
  • M.S. in Medicine (Dermatology), Dong-A University Graduate School (2016)
  • Internship, Dong-A University Hospital (2013)
  • Dermatology Residency, Dong-A University Hospital (2014–2017)
  • Medical License, Republic of Korea (March 2013)
  • Board-Certified Dermatologist, Republic of Korea (March 2018)
  • Founder & Director, Grays Dermatology Clinic, Busan (2023–Present)
  • Visiting Professor, Department of Dermatology, Dong-A University Hospital (2023–Present)
  • Dermatologist, Bitnara Dermatology Clinic, Yangsan (2022–2023)
  • Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, Dong-A University College of Medicine (2021–2022)
  • Dermatologist & Chief Medical Examiner, Busan Regional Military Manpower Administration (2019–2021)
  • Dermatologist & Chief Medical Examiner, Changwon Regional Military Manpower Administration (2018–2019)

Alma mater: Dong-A University College of Medicine

Certifications

Certifications & memberships

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)

International society membership

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)

Associate Member

Membership term 2026.08.29 – 2027.08.28

  • Thermage FLX TTT Master

  • Association of Korean Dermatologists — Master Certification in Anti-aging

  • Association of Korean Dermatologists — Master Certification in Pigmentation

  • Association of Korean Dermatologists — Master Certification in Acne

  • American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) International Fellow — from January 2027 (approved)

Society memberships

  • Korean Dermatological Association (Full Member)
  • Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology
  • Korean Hair Research Society
  • Korean Society for Medical Mycology
  • Korean Society for Clinical Therapeutic Dermatology
  • Korean Society of Cutaneous Anti-Aging Medicine
  • Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

Awards

  • Excellent Research Award, 12th Graduate Academic Conference, Dong-A University College of Medicine (2017)
  • Outstanding Service Award, Busan Regional Military Manpower Administration (2020)

Publications

Peer-reviewed publications (incl. SCI(E)) · 11

  1. A postulated model for photoimmunopathogenesis of chronic actinic dermatitis around adaptive immunity, including Th17 cells, Tregs, TRMs, cytotoxic T cells, and/or common-γ chain receptor+ cells. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2023 Mar;39(2):147-154.
  2. Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis induced by continuous erythropoietin receptor activator. JAAD Case Rep. 2021 Aug 27;16:101-104.
  3. Efficacy and clinical significance of omitting blue dye injection during sentinel lymph node biopsy before Mohs micrographic surgery for malignant melanoma of the lower extremities. Br J Dermatol. 2020 Feb;182(2):427-433.
  4. BMP4-Induced Differentiation of Human Hair Follicle Neural Crest Stem Cells into Precursor Melanocytes from Hair Follicle Bulge. Ann Dermatol. 2020 Oct;32(5):409-416.
  5. Topical Methyl Aminolevulinate Photodynamic Therapy in Porokeratosis of Mibelli: An Alternative Treatment for a Refractory Disease. Ann Dermatol. 2019 Jun;31(3):341-343.
  6. Pirfenidone-Induced Photosensitivity in a Patient with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ann Dermatol. 2018 Oct;30(5):614-616.
  7. A Case-Control Study of Skin Cancer and Exposure of Toxic Heavy Metals. Ann Dermatol. 2018 Apr;30(2):238-240.
  8. Case-control study of chronic low-level exposure of inorganic arsenic species and non-melanoma skin cancer. J Dermatol. 2017 Dec;44(12):1374-1379.
  9. Efficacy of iontophoresis-assisted ablative fractional laser photodynamic therapy with short incubation time for the treatment of actinic keratosis: 12-month follow-up results of a prospective, randomised, comparative trial. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2017 Jun;18:105-110.
  10. The Contributory Roles of Th17 Lymphocyte and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte at the Hair Bulge Region as Well as the Hair Bulb Area in the Chronic Alopecia Areata Patients. Ann Dermatol. 2017 Apr;29(2):156-166.
  11. The clinical severity score of chronic actinic dermatitis correlates with in vivo photoallergic reactions and the immunologic parameters related to a shift towards Th2 immunity from the Th2/Th1 balanced status in patients with chronic actinic dermatitis. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2016 Jul;32(4):199-206.

Presentations

  • More than 20 oral and poster presentations at international and national meetings, including the International Pigment Cell Conference (IPCC), World Congress for Hair Research (WCHR), and Eastern Asia Dermatology Congress (EADC)

Main areas

Lifting & firmnessPigmentation & melasmaAcne & rosaceaAnti-aging & stem cell therapyPersonalized care for international patientsSpecialist dermatology careLifting based on layer-by-layer diagnosisRF liftingUltrasound liftingCollagen boostersPigmentation and melasma lasersAcne scar treatment

Consultation

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