Good personal hygiene and the skin

1. Good Personal Hygiene and the Skin

2. The Skin Known as the largest part our body

3. Two main layers of the skin

4. Epidermis Part of the skin that you see Top layer of the skin and is made up of cells that are replaced once a month

5. Epidermis

6. Pores Epidermis’ small opening These pores are like little pipes that lead to the surface of the body from below the epidermis

7. Melanin The substance that causes suntans (brownness), is found in the epidermis It protects the skin from sun’s rays

8. Melanin

9. Dermis Found below the epidermis Carries heat and nutrients to the surface of the skin Has thousands of tiny hairs in it

10. Dermis

11. Oil glands This is surrounded in hair’s root It travels along the hair until it reaches the surface of the skin

12. Sweat glands This is surrounded in hair’s root It travels along the hair until it reaches the surface of the skin

13. Skin Problems Acne results the pores in the skin become clogged with oil.

14. Three main forms of acne

15. Blackheads Occur when a pore becomes clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells

16. Whiteheads Result when clogged pores are not exposed to air

17. Pimple Occur when clogged pores become infected with bacteria

18. Simple tips to reduce Acne: Wash your face several times a day with mild soap

19. Never squeeze or prick pimples Simple tips to reduce Acne:

20. Avoid touching your face with dirty hands, handkerchief and other objects Simple tips to reduce Acne:

21. Comb your hair neatly so that it will not fall into acne Simple tips to reduce Acne:

22. See a dermatologists Simple tips to reduce Acne:

23. Body Odor Happens when you perspire then bacteria attacks the surface of your skin which causes for you to smell bad

24. Good daily bath Simple tips to prevent body odor:

25. Use deodorant and antiperspirant Simple tips to prevent body odor:

26. Use tawas and calamansi Simple tips to prevent body odor:

27. Foot Odor Happens when your feet perspire heavily then bacteria attacks the surface it which causes for your feet to become very offensive

28. Use agua oxigenada (hydrogen peroxide) Simple tips to prevent body odor:

29. Keep you feet clean by washing it thoroughly everyday Simple tips to prevent Foot odor:

30. Wearing clean socks will help reduce foot perspiration Simple tips to prevent Foot odor:

31. Dusting the feet with foot powder can also aid in the prevention of foot odor Simple tips to prevent Foot odor:

32. Warts Are clustered, bump like, horny outgrowths usually appearing on the hands and fingers It is due to viral infection

33. Remove them through acid solution, freezing or surgery Simple tips to prevent Foot odor:

34. Athlete’s Foot Is caused by fungi

35. Keep the feet always dry Simple tip to prevent Athlete’s Foot:

36. Ringworm Is a fungal infection that affects the scalp and groin area

37. See a dermatologists Simple tip to prevent Ring worm:

38. Boils and Carbuncles Result from blockade of a hair follicle, usually in the head, neck, arm, buttocks and the legs, producing a hardened core of staphylococcus bacteria just below the skin surface

39. Boils and Carbuncles

40. They should be cleaned continuously and covered with a compress but never squeezed Simple tips to prevent Boils and Carbuncles:

41. If it indicates the presence of other infection, kit may require medical attention Simple tips to prevent Boils and Carbuncles:

42. Impetigo A common infectious disease by both streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria It is characterized by the lesions or breaks in the skin, usually around the hands and mouth

43. See a doctor - dermatologists Simple tip to prevent Impetigo :

44. Scabies Is typified by unbreakable itching and possible lesions on the face, armpit, arm, waist, fingers and groin area

45. See a doctor Simple tip to prevent Scabies :

46. Psoriasis A skin condition where there are red raised patches

47. Psoriasis

48. See a doctor for treatment Simple tip to prevent Psoriasis :

49. During summer, many people who go swimming get a suntan because of their exposure to sunlight. The Skin and the Sun

50. Sunburn Cause by ultraviolet rays More intense at midday from 9:00am-2:00pm and it usually takes about four to six hours before you can feel its effect

51. Sunburn

52. Wrinkles Happens to people who work under the sun Tend to age faster

53. Skin Cancer Happens when people spend too much time under the sun without the protection and those who have severe sunburns during their youth

54. Malignant Melanomas Are cancer cells that produce melanin

55. Malignant Melanomas

56. Daily personal cleanliness is the best way to clean and care for the skin. Care of the Skin