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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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Does frequently eating sweet foods easily cause acne?
Acne is a condition caused by excessive secretion of one's own sebaceous glands, consuming spicy and stimulating food, or due to frequent staying up late and family heredity. Eating sweets for a long period of time can easily exacerbate this condition because it tends to increase internal damp-heat and can also stimulate the overproduction of androgens, leading to the worsening of the disease. Therefore, after the appearance of acne, it is essential to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits. Sweet foods, spicy and stimulating foods, and foods with overly strong flavors should be avoided as much as possible. If the symptoms are severe, it is advised to seek formal treatment at a dermatology department in a regular hospital, avoid picking or squeezing the acne to prevent the later formation of pits or scars, follow proper medication protocols, and complement treatment with red and blue light therapy for potentially better results.
Can late-stage vitiligo be life-threatening?
Generally speaking clinically, vitiligo does not have a concept of a late stage, but if the disease has been present for a long time and covers a large area, treatment can be troublesome. Vitiligo poses no harm to life and health; even if the affected area is large, it does not threaten life, but treatment can be troublesome, requiring long-term commitment and substantial costs. Once detected, it is best to seek formal treatment at a dermatology department of a standard hospital. Generally, doctors will formulate a treatment plan based on the individual's condition. The combination of oral medication, topical medication, and 308 laser therapy is currently the most effective method for treating vitiligo. During the treatment period, it is also important to strengthen physical exercise to enhance immunity, helping to prevent the complete loss of melanin after it is deposited.
What department should I go to for hair loss?
Hair loss can be caused by many reasons. This condition falls under the category of dermatology and can be fully treated in the dermatology department of regular hospitals. The main causes of this disease are often related to a lack of vitamins and trace elements. Some patients suffer from anemia, or frequently experience anxiety, stress, and poor mood leading to hormonal imbalances. Once this disease occurs, it is crucial to identify the causes and treat them accordingly. Generally, it is recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and reduce salt intake. Engaging in regular exercise to boost the immune system, using a massage stick to tap the scalp to promote local blood circulation can also be beneficial for hair growth. It is advisable to avoid staying up late, feeling anxious or stressed to prevent hormonal imbalances.
How to prevent sebaceous cysts
To effectively prevent sebaceous cysts, it is important to understand the factors causing this condition. Sebaceous cysts primarily occur due to vigorous secretion by the sebaceous glands, followed by poor subcutaneous drainage, gradually accumulating and forming benign proliferation. This condition is related to individual dietary and lifestyle habits, family genetics, and hormone levels within the body. Addressing these factors can largely help in prevention. Avoid consuming spicy, stimulating, and excessively greasy foods and alcohol. Avoid staying up late, feeling anxious, tense, or in a bad mood. Refrain from bathing in public baths or swimming in public pools. Regular exercise, sweating, and bathing also aid in prevention. If symptoms appear, it is advisable to undergo a minor surgery at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital to completely remove the cyst and prevent it from enlarging.
Which department should I go to for a sebaceous cyst?
Sebaceous cysts result from excessive secretion by localized sebaceous glands, eventually forming cystic growths beneath the skin due to obstructed excretion in the area. These cysts contain a substance resembling tofu dregs, enclosed in a sac. This condition falls under the treatment scope of dermatology and dermal surgery, and it is advisable to seek treatment in the dermatology department of a reputable hospital. Generally, the cysts can be completely removed through a minor surgery. This disease tends to recur, so it is crucial to maintain a regulated diet and lifestyle after recovery. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, as well as to prevent staying up late, stress, and tension. It is also recommended to avoid public baths and swimming pools. When sebaceous cysts are small, it is essential to treat them early rather than waiting for them to grow larger.
Can people with acne drink milk?
Acne is a condition caused by excessive sebum secretion from one's own sebaceous glands, consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, or frequent staying up late, leading to skin surface infection by Propionibacterium acnes. This disease has no direct correlation with drinking milk, so it is generally acceptable to drink milk. It is mainly important to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, such as lamb, seafood, chili peppers, garlic, alcohol, and tobacco. Additionally, one should avoid staying up late, anxiety, tension, and poor mood, as these can affect the endocrine system and exacerbate the disease. After recovery from the condition, it is essential to maintain a long-term standard in diet and lifestyle habits, strengthen exercise to boost immunity, avoid random use of cosmetics, and use both oral and topical medications prescribed by a dermatology department in a legitimate hospital. The combination with red and blue light therapy can yield faster results.
How to remove acne scars
There are not too many methods to treat acne scars. If the scars are not particularly noticeable, or if there is only a slight indentation, you can go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital for fractional laser treatment. If the scar proliferation is significant and quite prominent, you can go to a regular hospital for drug treatment to close it. Generally, it can be sealed three to four times, mostly shrinking, softening, and becoming smaller, but it is impossible to completely remove it. If the scar keloids are relatively slender, cosmetic surgery can also be used to remove them. This condition cannot be completely eradicated, so it is essential to follow proper treatment procedures during the acne treatment period and avoid hastily picking at it to prevent scarring.
Is a cracked heel the same as athlete's foot?
Cracked heels are not necessarily athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is caused by fungal infections. You can visit the dermatology department of a hospital for a fungal test on cracked heels. If a fungal infection is present, then it can be confirmed as athlete's foot. If there is no fungal infection, it is likely to be fissure eczema, which is a type of allergic reaction and a particularly stubborn type of eczema. It is recommended to exclude athlete's foot infection at a standard hospital. If it is a fungal infection, using antifungal ointments such as Naftifine-Ketoconazole cream can cure it. If it belongs to fissure eczema, the treatment is more troublesome, requiring oral medication combined with topical application, and it tends to recur, not easy to completely eradicate. Avoid using hot water for washing the area, consume more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and trace elements.
How to determine if the white patches on the face are vitiligo
The most common diagnostic methods for vitiligo currently are the Wood's lamp and a dermatoscope. If white patches appear on the face, it is best to visit the dermatology department of a formal hospital for an examination with a dermatoscope and Wood's lamp, which can essentially determine whether it is vitiligo. If the white patches appear around the mouth, beside the nose, or near the eyes, there is a higher probability that these are vitiligo. If the white patches develop on the eyebrows or where there is hair, and if the hair also starts turning white, it can generally be confirmed as vitiligo. If diagnosed with vitiligo, it is necessary to seek treatment promptly. Generally, a combination of oral and topical medications along with 308 laser treatment can be quite effective. Additionally, some facial white patches may simply be pityriasis versicolor, which is somewhat related to fungal infections.
How to treat vitiligo that has spread extensively on the body?
Vitiligo is related to reduced immunity, genetic inheritance, copper deficiency in the body, or localized trauma. In some people, the condition can develop quickly, with small white patches appearing and then rapidly spreading over the body in a short period. If this occurs, it is advisable to seek standardized treatment at a dermatology department of a reputable hospital, where oral medications and topical applications are used in combination with 308 laser treatment for faster effects. If the condition does not respond well to treatment, small doses of oral steroids may be used to manage it. During treatment, it is recommended to avoid spicy and irritating foods, not stay up late, eat more black-colored foods, avoid consuming too much vitamin C-rich food, engage in more exercise, and strengthen immunity.