When the health problem is related to the skin, most people think that it is an infectious problem and
you must stay away from the person who has it so that the infection does not pass to him, which is an
incorrect behavior, as there are many non-infectious skin diseases that do not cause concern, and there is no need to stay away from the people who are infected with it.
The following are the most prominent non-communicable skin diseases and the methods that can be taken to treat these diseases.
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
Eczema
Urticaria
Rosacea
Cutaneous lichen
The red wolf
Alopecia
acne
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that results from the body attacking healthy skin cells, and over
time, this attack causes many red spots to appear on the skin, accompanied by a strong desire to itch,
and because of its noticeable appearance, some people believe that psoriasis is an infectious disease,
especially when They appear in exposed areas such as the hands, but in reality they cannot be transmitted from person to person.
Psoriasis is treated according to the patient's condition, either by using some topical preparations with a
doctor's prescription, most notably corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, anthralin, salicylic acid, and
other preparations, or by oral medications such as retinoids, cyclosporine, and some cases require treatment by UV.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is caused by an autoimmune disorder, in which the body attacks melanocytes in the skin, which produce the pigment responsible for skin and hair color, which leads to white spots on the skin.
And these spots can appear on one or several areas, and are not limited to specific places on the body,
but can be observed anywhere and of different sizes, and over time the spots of vitiligo increase to become significantly noticeable, and this matter varies according to the patient's condition.
In the case of vitiligo, it will be difficult to treat, but some treatments are available that help restore the
color of the skin in a small percentage, to help reduce the appearance of these white spots significantly, and exposure to harmful sunlight should be avoided because it can increase these white spots.
Eczema
Also known as "atopic dermatitis", it is a skin disorder that causes an itchy feeling, and it often affects
children more than adults, and it can persist into adulthood, and is in the form of a red color in the skin and covered with scales, although it is a non-contagious skin problem ,
But the chances of children contracting it increase if parents contract it, and the chances of getting this
problem increase according to some other factors such as sensitivity and increased sweating due to hot weather, and environmental factors.
Eczema is one of the chronic skin problems, as it lasts for a long time, and the doctor can prescribe
medications to treat the problem, in addition to following some therapeutic measures to reduce it, such
as moisturizing the skin and avoiding dealing with substances that cause skin sensitivity, such as preparations that contain chemicals or perfumes.
Urticaria
Many people think that hives are contagious skin diseases, which is wrong, but they do not cause
infection, but they can recur in the same person as a result of exposure to allergens that lead to their appearance.
Hives can be caused by an allergy to food or clothing, and they appear in the form of small red
pimples, and it may be accompanied by irritation and swelling in the affected area with intense itching.
A skin conditioner can be used with the prescription of a doctor to relieve itchy hives, in addition to
medicines that reduce sensitivity and irritation, and the causes of hives, which differ from person to person, should be avoided.
Rosacea
It is a skin problem that usually appears in parts of the face in the form of noticeable redness, in
addition to thickening of the skin and the appearance of spots, and it can cause eye problems such as
eyelid inflammation, but these symptoms are not required to occur together, but can appear as red spots on the skin Just.
The exact cause of rosacea cannot be determined, but the immune system may react to a type of bacteria.
The chances of getting rosacea increase with age, and it is called "pink acne", because it is similar to
acne, but it lasts for long periods, and rosacea needs an antibiotic to treat it, and the doctor can prescribe some other treatments according to the symptoms associated with this problem.
Cutaneous lichen
It is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease, and it is considered an immune disease, and it is in the
form of small pills that have a purple color, and in the middle of them small points appear, and cause
intense itching that is difficult to resist, and this skin problem usually occurs in middle age, and it can
affect the face and arms And legs, and the problem exacerbates when exposed to the sun as well as with an increase in the feeling of tension and nervous stress.
In some cases, lichen disappears on its own without treatment, and in other cases it needs to take
medications, in addition to topical preparations that relieve itching and help to overcome the problem, but treatment must be prescribed by a doctor.
The red wolf
SLE is also considered a chronic autoimmune disease, as it can last for many years until recovery from
it, and it occurs as a result of the presence of disorders in the immune system that make it attack the body, and it appears as a red rash, and it affects the joints and causes them to swell and feel pain Out.
There is no cure for SLE, but some medications help alleviate the symptoms of the disease, and the
doctor must prescribe the appropriate medicines for the patient, making sure to follow up with him to see the extent of the changes that occur to the body due to this disease.
Alopecia
It is an immune skin disease that does not cause an infection, but it leads to hair loss in one or several
areas of the scalp, and it can occur at any age, and it occurs as a result of the immune system attacking the hair follicles, so the hair begins to fall significantly with the difficulty of stopping this loss.
Alopecia is not limited to hair loss, but can be accompanied by some negative effects on the nails of
the hands or feet, and this is in the form of white spots or noticeable scratches, in addition to changing the shape of the nail.
Some medications can be used to reduce hair loss caused by alopecia, which helps suppress the immune system, and it is also recommended to eat healthy foods that help reduce hair loss.
acne
Acne is caused by hormonal changes that occur in the body, and therefore it is associated with some
stages such as puberty and adolescence, and it can also appear in advanced stages in the case of an imbalance in the thyroid gland that affects the production of hormones naturally.
Acne cannot be considered an infectious skin disease, but it may cause infection in the areas of the skin surrounding the affected area in the person himself.
For example, if acne appears on the face, it can affect the areas around it, especially if you press on the
pimples and try to get rid of them, and then the infection moves to another place instead of
disappearing, and therefore you should not rub the pimples, and consult a doctor about treatment Appropriate in the event of its persistence and recurrence.
References
Anne L. Fritz. 7 Skin Conditions That Look Contagious, But Aren’t. Retrieved on the 21st of March, 2020, from:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/pictures/7-skin-conditions-look-contagious-arent/
Katherine Brind’Amour. All About Common Skin Disorders. Retrieved on the 21st of March, 2020, from:
https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-disorders#pictures
Jon Johnson. Common skin diseases and conditions. Retrieved on the 21st of March, 2020, from:
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