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Liu Gang
Dermatology
About me
Liugang, male, attending physician, master's degree student in integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for dermatology, able to flexibly apply integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat various difficult skin diseases.
Proficient in diseases
Psoriasis, vitiligo, acute and chronic urticaria, acne, neurodermatitis, alopecia areata, chronic eczema. Additionally, we offer 308 laser treatment for vitiligo, fractional laser scar removal, laser treatment for birthmarks, tattoos, melasma, etc.
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How to treat recurrent tinea cruris?
Tinea cruris is a type of fungal infection. This disease is highly contagious and recurrent. Generally, it can be completely cured with proper treatment. If there is a recurrence, it is often related to incomplete healing or re-infection after recovery. Treatment is usually simple, with the most common treatment being the application of antifungal creams. However, the treatment course must be long, lasting at least one to two months. After recovery, it is important to prevent recurrence by avoiding public baths and swimming pools. If you have athlete's foot, make sure to wash socks and underwear separately and avoid sharing towels or washcloths. It is advisable to bathe more frequently during the treatment period.
How to treat hidrocystomas around the eyes?
Syringomas around the eyes are mostly related to one's endocrine system or local sweat gland activity in that area, and in some cases, may be due to genetic inheritance. Once this condition appears, the most common treatment method is to visit a dermatology department at a reputable hospital and have them removed with a laser. Common oral and topical medications are generally ineffective and should be avoided. To prevent recurrence after recovery, it is advised to avoid using makeup, particularly greasy eye creams or cosmetics around the eyes. Regular exercise, which promotes sweating, frequent bathing, maintaining a cheerful mood, avoiding spicy or irritating foods, and not staying up late are also recommended.
Is athlete's foot the same as foot odor?
Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, is the same disease but with two different names, both caused by fungal infections. The most common symptoms include blisters, erosion, or even exudation on the soles of the feet or between toes. It typically presents with severe itching and possibly pain. Once detected, it is crucial to apply antifungal cream twice daily as early as possible. The treatment duration should be long enough to completely kill the deeply rooted fungi and prevent recurrence. Regular wearing of breathable shoes helps, and frequent sun exposure for disinfection of socks and shoes is advisable to avoid cross-infection. Avoid public baths, swimming, and contact with small animals. (Please use medications under medical supervision.)
Does folliculitis hurt?
Folliculitis is usually associated with excessive sebum secretion by one's own glands, consumption of spicy and irritating foods, or frequent staying up late, leading to inflammatory hyperplasia on the skin surface. Generally, these are relatively small and the symptoms are mild. There is a feeling of pain when pressed by hand. However, some cases of folliculitis are severe and may resemble large abscesses, especially on the scalp where the pain can be more intense, particularly when touching or squeezing with hands. Once folliculitis occurs, it is best to treat it with oral and topical anti-inflammatory drugs. It is important to avoid spicy and irritating foods and not to stay up late. If an individual follicle becomes significantly enlarged, it is advisable to seek surgical excision and drainage at a dermatology department of a formal hospital.
What are the causes of male seborrheic alopecia?
Male seborrheic alopecia is also called androgenetic alopecia, which is related to excessive secretion of endogenous androgens leading to vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands. Excessive secretion of sebaceous glands makes the hair follicles loose and buoyant, so the hair roots are not firm and will fall out. It is also related to family genetics; most men in the same family will exhibit similar symptoms of hair loss. Once this condition occurs, formal treatment can bring about some improvement. However, most men may experience recurrent hair loss as they age into their 40s or 50s, and this hair loss is irreversible. Generally speaking, it becomes difficult to completely cure with age.
Can folliculitis patients eat eggs?
Folliculitis is a disease caused by inflammation and infection within the body, which is related to the patient's long-term consumption of spicy and stimulating food, staying up late, feeling anxious or stressed, and frequent visits to public baths. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that this condition is associated with internal damp-heat and toxic dampness. After the onset of folliculitis, eating chicken eggs generally has no impact, as eggs primarily contain protein and cholesterol, which do not affect folliculitis. However, it is essential to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, try not to stay up late, and regularly exercise to enhance immunity. Treatment can involve oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications. If some folliculitis lesions are particularly large, they can be disinfected locally and then punctured to drain the pus. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)
Do sebaceous cysts require surgery?
Sebaceous cysts are a type of benign proliferation that form under the skin due to hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands. They vary in size and if a sebaceous cyst is small and does not grow over time, it is generally acceptable to postpone surgery. However, if the sebaceous cyst continues to grow and starts to cause pain, it is necessary to have it surgically removed completely to prevent rupture and infection. It is advisable to seek surgical removal at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital. During treatment, it is important to regulate your diet and lifestyle habits. Try to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, avoid staying up late, and reduce stress and anxiety. It is also better not to keep small animals at home, engage in regular exercise, and bathe more frequently.
What will happen if gonorrhea is not treated?
In general, gonorrhea will not heal on its own if left untreated, and symptoms may gradually worsen. In men, it can cause gonococcal infection of the scrotum, while in women, it may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or adnexitis and other gynecological diseases. Once diagnosed, it is advisable to seek treatment in the dermatology or urology department of a standard hospital. With proper treatment, the disease can be completely cured. Avoid delays in seeking treatment. During treatment, avoid sexual contact, alcohol consumption, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and avoid bathing or swimming in public pools. Undergarments should be sun-dried and sterilized, and avoid sharing bath towels or washbasins for washing clothes with family members.
Can psoriasis be cured?
Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis, currently has no cure that completely eradicates the disease clinically, but proper treatment can achieve clinical cure, meaning the skin lesions can completely disappear and remain in remission for a long time. However, the disease may recur when consuming spicy and stimulating foods, staying up late frequently, having low immunity, or repeated inflammation of the tonsils. Therefore, once psoriasis occurs, it is advisable to seek formal treatment in the dermatology department of a regular hospital, and avoid using folk or secret remedies, which can delay the condition and cause the disease to worsen progressively. If the condition becomes more severe, such as erythrodermic psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, hospitalization is recommended for treatment.
The causes of tinea corporis and tinea cruris
Tinea corporis and tinea cruris are both caused by fungal infections, and the fungi responsible for these diseases are essentially the same. The main route of infection is direct contact. For example, frequent visits to public baths for soaking or swimming, or sharing items like bath scrubbers and towels. Additionally, some patients have athlete's foot and wash their socks together with their underwear, without proper sun exposure and disinfection, leading to cross-contamination. Therefore, after recovering from this condition, it is crucial to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, and eliminate as many risk factors as possible. Avoid going to public baths for soaking or swimming, wash underwear and socks separately, do not share bath scrubbers and towels, and bathe more frequently.