The Department of Dermatology at Fukuoka University Hospital accepts all kinds of skin diseases and specializes in outpatient and inpatient treatment for severe atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, diagnosis and management of bacterial and herpes infections of the skin, treatment of hereditary skin diseases such as neurofibromatosis type I (von Recklinghausen disease), surgery for benign skin tumors, and comprehensive care, including surgery and anticancer chemotherapy, for malignant skin tumors. Additionally, we offer cosmetic dermatology services on a self-pay basis through our specialized aesthetic clinic.


Skin biopsies and minor outpatient surgeries can often be performed on a same-day basis, while treatment for malignant skin tumors generally requires hospitalization. Specimens from surgical excisions are regularly reviewed in collaborative conferences between dermatologists and pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses.

The treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. For mild to moderate cases, we provide outpatient and inpatient topical therapy, as well as phototherapy, including full-body narrowband UVB and PUVA, localized treatments using VTRAC and TheraBeam devices, and advanced excimer laser therapy with XTRAC®, effective for conditions such as alopecia areata and vitiligo.

For severe psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, we actively utilize systemic therapies and the latest injectable biologics. Our department is among the leading centers in western Japan in terms of patient numbers for psoriasis care.


With the aging population, the incidence of malignant tumors, including skin cancers, is increasing. Our department offers accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments for all types of skin malignancies, including tumor diagnosis, staging through imaging, surgery, and advanced anticancer therapies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors.

We also operate a specialized cosmetic dermatology clinic offering non-insurance treatments. Services include chemical peels, laser treatments, photofacials, and hair removal for aesthetic and skin health purposes. In the laser clinic, we also focus on insured treatments for conditions such as vascular lesions and certain pigmented spots. Our department provides high-level dermatological care leveraging specialized knowledge and experience tailored to each condition.