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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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The difference between tinea manuum (hand fungus) and athlete's foot (foot fungus)
Athlete's foot belongs to diseases caused by fungal infections. Athlete's foot, also commonly known as foot odor, is the same thing, so there is no difference between the two; both are caused by fungal infections. Locally, there will be peeling, blisters, and severe itching. In serious cases, there may be dryness, cracking, and bleeding. Once this disease occurs, it must be treated formally. It can be cured by applying antifungal cream topically, but the treatment course will be relatively long. After cure, it is also important to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits, try to avoid contact with dirty water, sand, small animals, etc., do not wear slippers randomly, and avoid going to public baths and swimming to prevent the recurrence of the disease.
Papular urticaria is caused by what?
Papular urticaria is a type of allergic disease, often related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. It typically appears as a red wheal on the skin surface, accompanied by severe itching. Scratching can lead to the formation of clear, small blisters at the center or top of the wheal. Once this occurs, it is advisable to expose clothing, bed sheets, and quilt covers to sunlight for disinfection. Avoid keeping pets at home and visiting areas with abundant flowers and trees. Conventional antiallergic medications generally can cure papular urticaria in a short period. If blisters appear, try not to scratch them open to prevent bacterial infections.
Is acne the same as pimples?
Acne is a medical term, commonly known as pimples or acne. These two are the same disease, caused by the infection of Propionibacterium acnes, and are related to one's own active sebaceous glands, eating spicy and stimulating food, or frequently staying up late. Once diagnosed with this condition, it is important to receive systematic and formal treatment to prevent recurrence. Treatment can include oral and topical medications from a dermatology department in a formal hospital, and combining this with red and blue light therapy may yield better results. Avoid scratching or popping the acne, as this can lead to scarring or pits. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle over the long term, avoiding staying up late and consuming spicy and stimulating foods to prevent the condition from recurring.
How to treat tinea manuum and tinea pedis?
Athlete's foot belongs to a disease caused by fungal infection. There are many methods to treat this disease, but the most common one is still the direct application of antifungal cream, twice a day, for at least one to two months or more, to completely kill the deep-seated fungi and achieve the purpose of eradication. Also, you can frequently wash with hot water, apply iodine locally, which can also inhibit the growth of fungi. Alternatively, using sulfur soap more often can also kill the fungi. Once this disease is discovered, it must be treated as early as possible, otherwise the symptoms will become more severe. After curing, it is also important to prevent recurrence, avoid spicy and irritating food, don’t wear flip-flops randomly, avoid soaking in public baths or swimming, try not to keep small animals at home, and if a family member has this disease, it is recommended to treat it together.
What causes papular urticaria?
Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, often related to direct contact with irritants, or bites from mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects. It also relates to an individual's physical constitution; some people are more sensitive and may develop erythema or blisters in response to minor external irritants. This condition is also linked to one's home environment, such as frequently keeping pets or not regularly sunning beddings, which might harbor mold and mites. Once the condition occurs, it is advisable to regularly disinfect and sun-expose bedding, avoid contact with small animals, and stay away from parks or areas with dense vegetation. Topical application of anti-allergic medications can treat the condition. (Note: The doctor's answer is for reference only. Medications should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician, and self-medication should be avoided.)
What vitamin is lacking in athlete's foot?
Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infections, and it is not related to a lack of vitamins or trace elements. Once it occurs, it is highly contagious and recurrent. Contact with others or wearing each other's slippers can lead to cross-infection. Once it appears, it is advisable to apply antifungal cream as early as possible. The treatment should be prolonged, lasting at least one month, or even more than two months, to potentially kill the deep-rooted fungus completely and prevent recurrence. During the treatment of athlete's foot, it is also important to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits. Avoid public baths and swimming, try not to keep small animals at home, do not wear others' slippers, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and do not stay up late.
Which department should I go to for alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata is characterized by patchy hair loss on the scalp. The causes of this condition are complex, generally associated with dietary and lifestyle habits, or reduced immunity, and in some cases, it may also involve genetic predisposition. Once diagnosed, treatment should be sought at a dermatology department of a formal medical institution. An initial examination of the hair follicles in the affected area can reveal whether there is follicle atrophy or necrosis. Treatment often involves a combination of oral and topical medications, and localized medication occlusion therapy can also be employed. The more treatment methods utilized, the higher the likelihood of cure. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, and avoid stress and anxiety. Strengthening exercise and enhancing immunity can also improve the cure rate.
How to treat paronychia by yourself?
Paronychia is a purulent infectious disease formed when the nail embeds into the flesh. If the infection is in the purulent stage, it can be appropriately treated at home. After disinfection with iodine, use a needle to puncture and clean out the pus and blood. If the paronychia infection is severe, it is advised to visit the dermatology department of a formal hospital for a minor surgery. This disease has a tendency to recur. It can be permanently resolved by removing the nail and performing a forced correction on the affected area. To prevent recurrence, try not to wear shoes that are too tight and avoid prolonged walking, as the disease is related to one's walking posture and footwear.
How long does it take for a sebaceous cyst to go down?
Sebaceous cysts, once they appear, will gradually increase in size as they grow, and generally, they will not subside or heal on their own. Once discovered, it is essential to visit the dermatology department of a standard hospital. Allow doctors to diagnose before treating. The most common and thorough method is still to perform minor surgery to completely remove the tofu-dregs-like material inside. This disease is related to vigorous sebaceous gland secretion and bacterial infection on the skin surface. Therefore, after recovery, it is crucial to regulate dietary and lifestyle habits, avoid public baths and swimming, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, and routinely enhance exercise and bathe more often. It is also advised not to keep small animals at home.
Is psoriasis an early stage of AIDS?
Psoriasis, commonly known as psoriasis vulgaris, is unrelated to HIV and is not an initial symptom of AIDS. Psoriasis is an allergic, hereditary condition often triggered by repeated inflammation of the tonsils and manifests as systemic symptoms. It typically appears as red papules on the body, topped with white scales, which can bleed when scratched. After the scales are removed, new scales can reappear. This condition cannot be completely eradicated. Once identified, it is crucial to seek formal treatment at a dermatology department of a certified hospital to prevent the condition from worsening or leading to complications such as erythrodermic psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or pustular psoriasis. It is important to adhere to standard medical treatments and not to rely on folk or secret remedies, as these can delay proper treatment.