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Wang Zhi Guo
Dermatology
About me
Wang Zhiguo, chief physician, associate chief physician, master of medicine, member of the Allergy Society of the Hubei Medical Association, member of the Dermatology Division of the Wuhan Medical Association, executive committee member of the Xianning Dermatology Society. Engaged in clinical work in dermatology and venereology for more than 10 years, published more than 10 papers in national core journals of clinical dermatology, such as the Journal of Clinical Dermatology and the Chinese Journal of Dermatology.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in dermatitis, eczema, urticaria, acne, herpes zoster, and other skin diseases, as well as sexually transmitted infections like syphilis and genital warts.
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How long does it take to cure acute eczema?
The healing time for genital warts varies from person to person. Genital warts can easily recur, and therefore, the healing time can be longer for some and shorter for others. If there is no recurrence at all, genital warts can potentially be cured within a week using physical treatment methods. Since there is no recurrence, wound healing is considered recovery. For some people, the warts may recur repeatedly, and the healing time could extend beyond a year. For recurrent genital warts, in addition to removing the warts themselves, immunomodulatory drugs can be used for treatment. Oral medications such as imiquimod or thymosin may be administered to enhance the body's resistance and reduce recurrence. Additionally, sexual partners must be treated simultaneously to prevent mutual infection and continuous reoccurrence. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)
Are genital herpes and shingles caused by the same virus?
Genital herpes and shingles are caused by different viruses. Genital herpes is an infection with the herpes simplex virus, most often type 2 and in rare cases type 1; the causative agent of shingles is the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox, hence the two viruses are completely different. Another important characteristic is that herpes simplex virus infections tend to recur, especially during periods of low immunity, fever, or fatigue, whereas varicella-zoster virus infection can provide lasting immunity, with most people experiencing it only once in their lifetime, and only a very few with low immunity experiencing it more than once.
Is genital herpes incurable forever?
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease characterized by its tendency to recur frequently. It often flares up when the body's resistance is low, during sleep deprivation, fatigue, or after drinking alcohol. Genital herpes is not incurable; it is generally treated with oral antiviral medications such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir. Topical applications, like acyclovir cream or penciclovir gel, can also be used. Recovery generally takes about a week. For those who suffer from frequent recurrences, oral immunomodulatory drugs such as thymopentin or pidotimod can be taken. Additionally, it’s important to exercise, avoid alcohol, and enhance the body's resistance to potentially achieve gradual recovery.