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Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
About me
Medical Master, Associate Chief Physician. Member of the Surgical Specialty Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, member of the Dermatology Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, committee member of the Dermatovenereology Specialty Committee of the Hunan Society of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Involved in 5 national and provincial scientific research projects, deputy editor or contributor to works such as "Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Package for Skin Diseases", "Practical Handbook of Modern Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Dermatology and Venereology", "Practical Handbook of Modern Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Surgery", etc., with over ten academic papers published in national and provincial core journals.
Proficient in diseases
Combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat acne, hair loss, psoriasis, eczema, chronic urticaria, postherpetic neuralgia, vitiligo, chloasma, skin ulcers, various warts and tinea, sexually transmitted diseases, and pediatric skin diseases.
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What department should I go to for AIDS testing?
AIDS is a severe immunodeficiency disease characterized by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. Its main modes of transmission are sexual activity, blood, and mother-to-child transmission, with sexual transmission accounting for over 95%. Therefore, when we go to the hospital for AIDS testing, we generally need to visit the dermatology department or the department of venereology.
What department should I go to for seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrheic eczema, is a chronic, papular, scaly superficial inflammatory skin disease that occurs in areas where sebum is excessively secreted. It is more common in adults and newborns, but can occur at any age. The main symptoms include follicular papules appearing on the scalp, face, chest, and back, which then merge into large, yellowish-red or dark red patches. These patches are covered with greasy scales and crusts, and may be accompanied by exudation, crusting, erosion, and eczema-like changes. In severe cases, it can spread throughout the body, causing diffuse erythema and significant scaling all over, along with varying degrees of itching. This disease is a chronic condition that can recur repeatedly. It is one of the most common diseases in dermatological practice. Therefore, patients with seborrheic dermatitis should consult a dermatologist.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrheic eczema, is a chronic, papular, scaly, superficial inflammatory skin disease that occurs in areas of sebaceous secretion. It commonly affects the head, face, chest, and back—areas rich in sebaceous glands—and is more frequently observed in adults and newborns. It may be accompanied by varying degrees of itching. The onset of this disease is generally believed to be related to increased sebum secretion or changes in its chemical composition. Additionally, colonization and infection by Malassezia yeast, as well as factors such as stress, diet, deficiency in B vitamins, and alcohol consumption, also variously influence the occurrence and development of the disease.
How to test for AIDS and syphilis?
If you have engaged in high-risk sexual behaviors, or suspect that you might have contracted HIV or syphilis for any other reason, then it is necessary to go to a qualified hospital in a timely manner for blood tests to check for syphilis antibodies, syphilis titers, and HIV antibodies. If the syphilis antibody test is positive and the titer is high, timely treatment should be sought. If the HIV antibody test is positive, then it is necessary to visit a disease control center or a medical institution designated by the government for further confirmatory tests to either rule out or confirm HIV infection.
What is the confirmed rate of suspected AIDS?
If you have engaged in high-risk behaviors or are experiencing symptoms similar to those of AIDS, you should not speculate about whether you have contracted HIV. The only approach is to go to the hospital for testing. Generally, after the window period has passed, you should go to the hospital for a screening test. If the screening test is positive, further tests should be conducted at the disease control center to confirm the diagnosis. Only through this process can it be determined whether you have AIDS or not.
Can AIDS cause coughing?
Once AIDS patients enter the AIDS phase, due to the sharp decline in the body's immune function, their respiratory system will be compromised. Various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites can all infect the lungs, leading to various types of pneumonia, which then results in symptoms of coughing. Therefore, AIDS patients do cough.
The difference between neurodermatitis and allergic dermatitis
Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid skin changes. Its main causes may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. It commonly occurs on the neck, elbows, lumbosacral area, inner thighs, perineum, and around the anus. The skin lesions are characterized by pinpoint or rice grain-sized polygonal flat papules that are pale red, tan, or normal skin color, with a hard and glossy texture. They may be covered with a small amount of scale and, over time, can merge into large plaques, leading to thickened, rough skin with lichenoid changes. Allergic dermatitis is an hypersensitivity reaction skin disease caused by contact with various allergens, characterized by diverse skin lesions such as erythema, papules, vesicles, swelling, and itching, which can occur all over the body. However, localized allergic dermatitis, if treated improperly or not treated in a timely manner, or due to repeated scratching, can potentially develop into neurodermatitis.
Do chilblains itch?
Chilblains are caused by the spasm and paralysis of small peripheral blood vessels due to cold, resulting in venous congestion and poor local blood circulation. Sufferers generally feel pain and itching, primarily itching, which intensifies when heated. The best approach at this time is to apply topical medications, such as chilblain cream, capsicum tincture, etc., which have an anti-itching effect.
Does neurodermatitis affect pregnancy?
Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory dermatoneurosis characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. The cause of the disease may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. Women with neurodermatitis can become pregnant, but the severe itching associated with neurodermatitis can lead to adverse reactions in the mental and sleep states of pregnant women, so it is recommended that pregnant women with neurodermatitis should seek active treatment.
Is AIDS fatal?
Most AIDS patients will die from AIDS, but due to differences in our living conditions, living environment, mental state, treatment plans, and treatment conditions, there are a few people who may just be carriers of AIDS for life without progressing to the AIDS stage. Such people might die from their normal life expectancy rather than from AIDS, which is possible.