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Zhang Jing
Dermatology Department
About me
Graduated from Xiangya Medical College in 1996, has been working on the front line of clinical practice, possessing solid theoretical knowledge and rich clinical experience. Studied dermatopathology at Peking University Hospital in 2008 and furthered dermatopathology studies at the Ackerman Dermatopathology Institute in New York in 2014. Studied cosmetic laser technology at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital. Published dozens of papers at home and abroad, and led two provincial-level research projects. Currently serves as a member of the 15th Committee of the Pediatric Group of the Chinese Medical Association Dermatology Branch, a member of the Acne Professional Committee of the 5th Committee of the Chinese Physician Association Dermatology Branch, a member of the 1st Committee of the Dermatopathology Group of the Hunan Medical Association Dermatology Branch, and a member of the Skin Laser Aesthetics Branch of the Hunan Plastic and Cosmetic Association.
Proficient in diseases
Dermatopathology and cosmetic laser technology for the skin.
Voices
Can common warts be pricked with a needle?
Common warts should not be punctured with a needle. The cause of common warts is a viral infection; they are caused by a type of human papillomavirus and manifest pathologically with hyperkeratosis, incomplete keratinization, and papillomatous proliferation of the epidermis. They do not form a cystic structure. Puncturing them with a needle will not only increase the risk of bacterial infection but also has no therapeutic effect. If you have common warts, the most appropriate action is to visit a hospital for treatment with options such as laser cauterization, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, or surgical removal of the lesions. This can completely remove the warts. If there are many warts or they keep recurring, it is also advisable to consult a doctor to see if medication should be combined with the treatment.
Are filiform warts an early stage of cancer?
Filiform warts are not cancer; they are caused by a virus, which means they are a viral infection that manifests as a skin disease. The pathogen responsible is the human papillomavirus, making it a benign skin condition. It is also important to note that filiform warts are different from skin tags, and many people confuse the two. In fact, these are two completely different skin conditions: filiform warts are an infectious disease, while skin tags are a benign tumor of the skin. Although both can be treated with lasers, skin tags only affect appearance, whereas filiform warts are contagious and can be transmitted to oneself or others. Therefore, if you find filiform warts, it is best to seek laser treatment at a hospital as soon as possible.
Is there a difference between measles and urticaria?
Measles and hives are two completely different skin diseases. In terms of etiology, measles is caused by a viral infection, while hives are an allergic skin disease. Clinically, measles presents with diffuse red rash all over the body, accompanied by high fever and mucous membrane catarrhal symptoms, such as red eyes, excessive eye discharge, and so on. On the other hand, hives present with wheal-like skin lesions. Wheals refer to pale red or skin-colored raised lesions that can vary in shape and are usually quite large. They typically develop very rapidly and then subside within a few hours, with most wheals disappearing within 24 hours. Hives are also usually accompanied by severe itching.
The difference between skin tags and filiform warts
Skin tags and filiform warts are two completely different skin conditions. In terms of etiology, skin tags are benign skin tumors, also known as soft fibromas. Filiform warts, on the other hand, are an infectious skin disease caused by human papillomavirus infection. Regarding the location of occurrence, skin tags commonly develop in areas of skin folds such as the neck and armpits. Filiform warts, aside from these areas, can also occur in other locations, such as the face and trunk. Regarding the appearance of the skin lesions, skin tags can be filamentous, but they can also be spherical, and their surface doesn't have any keratinized material, making their texture very soft overall. Filiform warts are filamentous growths with a keratinized surface, making them appear harder and feel rougher to the touch. Both conditions can be treated with lasers. However, since filiform warts are a viral skin disease with some contagiousness, it is important to seek medical advice and laser removal at a hospital as soon as they are discovered.