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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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Can tinea cruris be completely cured?
Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection, which can be completely cured. The fungus attaches to the surface skin at the root of the thighs. Commonly used antifungal creams applied long-term can completely kill the fungus. The treatment course has to be long, at least one to two months or more. During the treatment period, it is important to avoid cross-infection, refrain from using public baths or swimming, and for patients with athlete's foot, try not to wash socks and underwear together. Additionally, it is important to sunbathe and sterilize, preferably not keeping small animals at home, and if the work or living environment is humid and prone to sweating, one must bathe more frequently and keep the area ventilated and dry.
Can tinea cruris heal by itself?
Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection. Without treatment with ointments, it generally cannot heal by itself, meaning that it requires treatment to be cured. Once the fungus adheres to the skin surface, it will reproduce more and more, and the affected area will gradually expand, potentially infecting the entire body. Therefore, once detected, it is essential to use medication properly. Commonly used antifungal creams can completely cure it. If the affected area is relatively large, it may also be appropriate to choose oral antifungal medications. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain proper dietary and living habits. It is advisable not to keep small pets at home, and for patients with athlete's foot, socks and underwear should be washed separately and frequently exposed to sunlight for disinfection.
Can acne be cured?
Acne is caused by an infection of Propionibacterium acnes, and it is somewhat related to the overactive secretion of sebaceous glands. It predominantly occurs during adolescence, but some individuals may continue to experience symptoms into their 30s or even beyond 40 years of age. It is also related to personal diet habits, such as consuming spicy and irritating foods, or frequently staying up late. In some cases, there is a familial genetic link. Once this condition develops, it is crucial to seek proper treatment at the dermatology department of a regular hospital. Treatment can include medication combined with red and blue light therapy. After treatment, it is possible to completely cure the condition; however, acne tends to recur, so it is important to avoid spicy and irritating foods and to minimize staying up late to prevent relapse.
Do alopecia areata follicles necrotize?
After the appearance of bald patches, they are mostly benign and there won't be any necrosis of the hair follicles. Hair follicle necrosis usually occurs in several situations, such as local trauma or previous folliculitis, and in cases of alopecia areata that have not been treated for a long time, where the cause of the disease has not been corrected, leading to follicle atrophy and eventually necrosis. Once hair follicle necrosis occurs, treatment becomes quite complicated, and some people may never fully recover. Once alopecia areata occurs, it is crucial to seek medical care from reputable medical institutions, undergo proper testing and treatment, avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from eating overly flavorful foods, avoid staying up late, and minimize anxiety and stress. Strengthening exercises and enhancing immunity, if consistently maintained, can still lead to recovery.
Can papular urticaria heal by itself?
Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, with most allergens being relatively clear. It is related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. Generally, if the symptoms of the disease are mild, no treatment is needed, and it can go away on its own after a few days. However, if the symptoms are severe, such as the appearance of blisters or signs of infection, it is best to treat symptomatically. Commonly used oral and topical anti-allergy medications can be employed. It is also important to frequently expose clothes, bed sheets, and duvet covers to sunlight for disinfection to eliminate mites or fleas. Do not keep small animals at home, try to avoid going to places with many flowers and trees, refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods, and avoid staying up late.
Is folliculitis contagious?
Folliculitis is a type of inflammatory infectious disease that is not contagious, meaning it does not spread through contact between individuals. This condition is mainly associated with excessive sebum secretion, consumption of spicy and irritating foods, and frequent sleep deprivation leading to bacterial infections on the skin surface. Once it occurs, commonly used oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications can completely cure it. After recovery, it is important to avoid spicy and irritating foods for a long period, try not to stay up late, avoid bathing in public baths or swimming in public pools, not keep small animals at home, and possibly take some medication to reduce sebum secretion. If individual folliculitis does not subside over time, it can be disinfected with iodophor, then punctured with a needle to clean out the pus and blood.
Can acne be squeezed?
Acne, commonly known as acne vulgaris, is somewhat related to the vigorous secretion of one's own sebaceous glands. Spicy and irritating foods or staying up late can also cause it. If the acne is in the inflammatory phase and is very red and painful, try not to squeeze it, as this can easily lead to scarring or pits later on. If an individual acne lesion has become purulent and feels soft to the touch, you can prick it with a needle and squeeze out the pus, which can speed up recovery later. However, it is still recommended to use standard medications and combined red and blue light therapy, as this is less likely to cause skin damage and the recovery effects are generally better. It is also advisable to develop good dietary and lifestyle habits. (Doctor's answer is for reference only, administer medication under the guidance of a professional physician, do not blindly medicate.)
How to treat acne on the face?
Acne on the face, medically known as acne, is primarily related to vigorous sebaceous gland secretion, consumption of spicy and stimulating food, or frequently staying up late. There is also some relation to familial genetics. When this condition occurs, it is essential to treat it with standard medications. A combination of oral medications and topical treatments with blue and red light therapy generally yields good results. If the symptoms are mild, treatment can also include glycolic acid skin peeling. For cystic acne, one can visit a dermatology department at a standard hospital to undergo minor minimally invasive surgery to clean out the pus and blood locally, followed by oral medication treatment. It is important to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, refrain from staying up late, enhance physical exercise, and avoid the misuse of cosmetics on the face.
Is itching a precursor to cancer?
Most cases of skin itching are not directly related to cancer. Itchy skin is mainly associated with allergies or dry skin, and a reduction in the secretion of sebaceous glands. Some patients experience itching due to long-term diabetes, and it is most commonly seen in the elderly. Some elderly people also develop chronic itching due to frequently bathing in hot water. Once itchy skin occurs, treatment at the dermatology department of a formal hospital with anti-allergy medication is generally sufficient. Avoid bathing in overly hot water, spicy and irritant foods, and staying up late. After bathing, it is advisable to use a moisturizer extensively. While this condition generally has no correlation with cancer, some patients diagnosed with cancer may also experience itching, though it is not related to the simple presence of itchy skin.
What department should I go to for folliculitis?
Folliculitis is an inflammation of the skin's surface, and this condition falls under the purview of dermatology, which can be treated at a regular hospital's dermatology department. This disease is related to excessive sebum secretion, consumption of spicy and irritating food, or frequent late nights. Prompt treatment is necessary once symptoms appear, and it can involve oral and topical anti-inflammatory medications. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods and try not to stay up late as this disease has a particularly high recurrence rate. If the folliculitis is relatively large, you can visit the dermatology department of a regular hospital for a minor surgery to drain pus. If it is small, local disinfection followed by using a needle to puncture and clean out the pus and blood may suffice.