Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital

I. Hospital Profile

Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, formally known as Shanghai Dermatology Hospital (Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Fudan University), is a Grade A tertiary specialized dermatology hospital directly under the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission. It stands as one of the largest and most technologically advanced dermatology diagnosis, treatment, and research centers in the Yangtze River Delta region. The hospital traces its origins to the “Shanghai Dermatology Prevention and Treatment Institute,” founded in 1935 by renowned dermatologist Dr. Wen You. After over eighty years of development, it has evolved into a modern dermatology specialty hospital integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation. It has consistently ranked among the top ten in China's Hospital Science and Technology Metrics (STEM) for dermatology for multiple consecutive years.

The hospital operates under a “one hospital, two campuses” structure: - Baode Road Campus (Main Campus): Located at 1278 Baode Road, Jing'an District, covering approximately 35,000 square meters with a building area of 68,000 square meters. - Wuyi Road Campus (Specialty Center): Located at 200 Wuyi Road, Changning District, specializing in integrated Chinese and Western medicine dermatological diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The hospital offers over 800 inpatient beds, handles more than 3 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, and performs over 20,000 surgical procedures (including dermatologic surgery and laser treatments) per year. With a staff of over 1,200, including more than 150 senior-level specialists—such as National “Ten Thousand Talents Plan” Science and Technology Innovation Leaders and Shanghai Medical Leaders—it has formed a high-level team integrating “clinical practice, research, and translation.”

II. Technical Advantages

As the core institution of the National Clinical Research Center for Skin and Immunological Diseases and the Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Dermatology, the hospital focuses on “precision diagnosis and treatment, innovation-driven development, and integrated Chinese and Western medicine.” It has established significant technical strengths in complex and severe skin diseases, cutaneous tumors, and disfiguring skin conditions:

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex Skin Diseases: Established a “Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Clinic” to develop personalized treatment plans for conditions such as psoriasis (especially refractory moderate-to-severe psoriasis), bullous skin diseases, cutaneous vasculitis, and hereditary skin disorders. This collaborative approach involving dermatology, immunology, pathology, and radiology achieves an overall response rate exceeding 90%.

• Standardized Skin Tumor Treatment: We perform early screening for malignant skin tumors (e.g., melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma) using AI-assisted dermatoscopy, Mohs micrographic surgery for precise excision, photodynamic therapy to preserve organ function, and comprehensive postoperative management. Our 5-year survival rates rank among the highest nationally.

• Comprehensive Management of Cosmetically Disturbing Skin Conditions: For acne (especially nodulocystic acne), rosacea, melasma, and keloids, we integrate laser therapies (picosecond/ultrapicosecond), chemical peels, microneedling, and biologics with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regulation. This approach yields remarkable results with patient satisfaction exceeding 95%.

• Integrative Medicine Specialty: With over 30 years of expertise in integrating Chinese and Western medicine at the Wuyilu Campus, we have developed over 30 proprietary formulations, including the “Psoriasis Blood Heat Syndrome Formula” and " Acne Damp-Heat Syndrome Ointment," and offer traditional therapies like acupuncture, acupoint injections, and herbal steam therapy. This approach has established a unique advantage in treating chronic, recurrent skin conditions such as eczema and postherpetic neuralgia.

• Smart Healthcare Empowerment: The hospital has established a “5G+ Intelligent Dermatology Diagnosis and Treatment Platform,” enabling AI-assisted skin imaging diagnosis (with over 92% recognition accuracy), remote consultations (covering over 200 primary-level hospitals nationwide), and electronic medical record sharing. This has reduced patient waiting times by 30%.

III. Hospital's Leading Specialties

The hospital boasts 4 National Key Clinical Specialties and 6 Shanghai Key Specialties, covering the entire spectrum of dermatology:

• National Key Specialties: Dermatology (including Medical Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery), Integrative Dermatology, Dermatopathology, and Dermatology and Venereology.

• Shanghai Key Specialties: Medical Aesthetics (Laser and Injectable Aesthetics), Dermatophytology, Dermatologic Laser Medicine, Dermatologic Rehabilitation, Pharmacy (Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations), and Pathology (Dermatopathology Diagnosis).

IV. Hospital Department Structure

The hospital's department structure addresses the full spectrum of dermatological care needs, encompassing clinical, medical technology, and specialized service centers:

• Clinical Departments:

• Dermatology (General Dermatology, Psoriasis, Acne, Eczema/Dermatitis, Infectious Skin Diseases, Connective Tissue Disorders);

• Dermatologic Surgery (skin tumor excision, scar revision, hair transplantation, vitiligo epidermal grafting);

• Laser Dermatology (pigmentary disorders, vascular lesions, skin rejuvenation/wrinkle reduction);

• Integrative Dermatology (chronic recurrent skin conditions, TCM external therapies);

• Dermatology and Venereology (standardized STI diagnosis/treatment, HIV counseling);

• Dermatopathology (pathological diagnosis of complex skin tumors);

• Dermatological Rehabilitation (postherpetic neuralgia, skin ulcer care, phototherapy rehabilitation);

• Medical Aesthetics (injectable treatments, radiofrequency anti-aging, body contouring).

• Medical Technology & Support Departments: Dermoscopy Examination Room, Mycology Laboratory, Allergen Testing Center, Pathology Slide Processing Room, Medical Imaging Department (Dermatological Ultrasound), Pharmacy Department (Traditional Chinese/Western Medication Compounding), Laboratory Department (Immunohistochemistry, Genetic Testing).

V. Advanced Medical Equipment

The hospital is equipped with internationally leading dermatology-specific devices, supporting precise diagnosis and treatment alongside cutting-edge technological applications:

• Diagnostic Equipment: Ultra-high-definition dermatoscope, confocal microscope (reflective confocal laser scanning microscope, RCM), Wood's lamp, allergen testing system (IgE/patch testing), skin ultrasound (high-frequency ultrasound for subcutaneous tumor assessment).

• Therapeutic Equipment:

• Lasers: Picosecond/Ultrapicosecond Laser (pigment removal, skin rejuvenation), CO₂ Laser (mole removal, skin tumor excision), Pulsed Dye Laser (hemangioma, telangiectasia), Erbium Laser (scar repair);

• Phototherapy: Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB), 308nm excimer laser (vitiligo, psoriasis), PUVA (photochemotherapy);

• Surgical: Mohs micrographic surgery system, dermabrasion machine, hair transplantation instruments (FUE/FUT);

• Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chinese herbal fumigation devices, acupoint thread implantation equipment, and electroacupuncture therapy devices.

VI. International Patient Services

The hospital places a high priority on international healthcare, establishing an International Medical Center (IMC) to provide foreign patients with “end-to-end, multilingual, high-quality” services:

• Language Support: Equipped with professional interpreters in English, Japanese, Korean, French, and multilingual medical staff, offering 24-hour hotline consultation (including video interpretation).

• Streamlined Care: Dedicated registration, examination, and payment counters at the IMC. Online appointments available via the English-language website/WeChat official account. Specialist appointments open 14 days in advance. Test results delivered within 48 hours (expedited within 2 hours), with English annotations on reports.

• Direct Insurance Billing: Partnering with over 50 global major insurers (e.g., Aetna, Cigna, Allianz, MSH) to cover outpatient, inpatient, and laser cosmetic procedures. Direct settlement eliminates out-of-pocket expenses.

• Cultural Adaptation: Multi-faith prayer rooms, international-standard dining (halal, vegetarian, gluten-free options), medical record translation (Chinese to English/Japanese/Korean), and transportation services (partnered dedicated shuttle).

• Remote Collaboration: Established telemedicine consultation mechanisms with dermatology departments at Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital (US), The University of Tokyo (Japan), and Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital (Germany). Complex cases are referred to global specialists within 48 hours.

VII. International Patient Testimonials

• U.S. Patient Emily (32, Severe Acne): “I was initially concerned about language barriers, but the English-speaking doctors at the International Medical Center were highly professional. They used a dermatoscope to thoroughly explain my acne type and developed a comprehensive laser + medication treatment plan. After two months of treatment, my skin showed significant improvement. The nurses even taught me how to use Chinese herbal masks for home care!”

• Japanese Patient Yuki (55, facial age spots): “The dermatology laser center's doctor treated my age spots with ultra-picosecond laser therapy. The procedure was virtually painless, and the spots lightened by the next day. The hospital environment is quiet, with English magazines in the waiting area—a very comfortable experience.”

• French Patient Luc (48, Psoriasis): “I received treatment through international insurance direct billing. The doctor adjusted my biologic regimen based on my genetic test results, and my rash largely subsided within three months. Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture in the Rehabilitation Department also alleviated my joint pain. I'm truly grateful!”

VIII. Hospital Contact Information

• Main Switchboard: 021-66860000 (Chinese); 021-66860120 (International Medical Center, English/Japanese)

• Appointment Booking: WeChat Official Account “Shanghai Dermatology Hospital” (English version), Official App, Phone 021-66860000 (Weekdays 8:30-17:00)

• International Medical Center Hotline: 021-66860120 (24 hours)

IX. Address and Transportation Routes

• Main Campus (Baode Road Campus): No. 1278 Baode Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai (near Gonghexin Road)

• Wuyi Road Campus: No. 200 Wuyi Road, Changning District, Shanghai (near Yan'an West Road)

• Public Transportation:

• Subway: Exit 3 at Zhongshan North Road Station (Line 1), 10-minute walk to Baode Road Campus; Exit 4 at Jiangsu Road Station (Line 2), 15-minute walk to Wuyi Road Campus.

• Bus: Baode Road Campus — Routes 95, 107, 110, 121 to Baode Road-Pingshun Road Station; Wuyi Road Campus — Routes 57, 69, 73, 94 to “Wuyi Road-Dingxi Road Station”.

• Driving & Parking: Baode Road Campus underground parking garage (Levels B1-B2) offers 500 spaces at ¥8/hour (2-hour discount with valid appointment proof). Public parking lots (e.g., Longzhimeng Shopping Center) are available near the Wuyi Road Campus, approximately 800 meters from the hospital.

Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital steadfastly upholds its motto of “Integrity and Scholarship, Excellence and Compassion.” Centering on patient needs, we continuously advance precision and international standards in dermatological diagnosis and treatment, striving to become a “domestically leading, internationally first-class” center for skin disease prevention and treatment.

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