Hygiene From Head to Toe

Hygiene From the Greek word “hygies” Meaning “healthy, sound”

Starting Questions What do you think personal hygiene means? Do you think it plays an important role in your life? Why or why not? What kind of things do you do in order to maintain your personal hygiene?

What is Personal Hygiene? Regular Routine of Personal Care Washing and Grooming Your Hair Your Face Your Skin Your Teeth Your Ears Your Hands Your Nails Your Feet

Let’s start with something I know little about

Hair: Question When you see someone with really oily/greasy or flaky or even nappy hair, what is your first response? (Source)Source

Hair Each strand of hair has its own sebaceous (oil) gland, which keeps the hair shiny and waterproof. The release of oil is caused by hormones that are the same as the ones that causes acne. Washing your hair every day or every other day can help control oily hair. Don't scrub or rub too hard — this doesn't get rid of oil any better and can irritate your scalp or damage your hair.

Hair Brushing your hair cleans and stimulates hair and scalp. Brush from roots to tips to spread natural oils along the whole length of hair. Shampoo regularly

Hair How do I choose a shampoo? Is my hair Oily, or is my hair Dry? Do I need conditioner? What will stop the DANDRUFF???

Dandruff What is it? Dry itchy scalp White flakes on head and shoulders What causes it? Skin cells that grow and die off too fast Fat eating fungus on scalp that grow out of control and feeds off the oil on the hair follicles

Lets talk about acne

ACNE Acne is created when oil from the oil glands mix with the dead cells and plug up the hair follicles in the skin it creates a “whitehead.” A “blackhead” is when the air touches the plug, the plug turns black

Acne

What makes acne worse? Oil-based makeup, suntan oil, hair jells and spray. For girls, menstruation Squeezing or picking at blemishes Hard scrubbing of the skin Who gets acne? Boys and girls during their teen years. Boys may get it worse because they have more skin oil. If your parents had bad acne, chances are you may get it bad too.

Acne Myths 1: Does chocolate cause zits? A: NO 2: Does Extra washing help clear zits? A: No, the extra scrubbing irritates skin and could make them worse. 3: Does acne leave scars? A: Yes, you can reduce the scarring by NOT PICKING and avoid excessive scrubbing.

Ears Wash ears daily with a wash cloth don’t forget behind the ears Do not use Qtips in ears it will smash the ear wax deep into the ear canal Did you know…..?? Ear wax is usually removed when you chew food or gum

Dental Hygiene What causes cavities? Sugar and Plaque together creates bacteria that causes tooth decay. Tooth Decay can be transmitted through the mouth from someone who may have tooth decay bacteria. How to avoid tooth decay. Daily dental hygiene routine that consist of brushing for 2-4 minutes and flossing. See a dentist every 6 months

How to Brush your Teeth!

Myths about your mouth! Myth #1 - Mouthwash will make bad breath go away. Mouthwash only gets rid of bad breath temporarily. Myth #2 - As long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't have bad breath. To sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth, a person should brush for at least 2 minutes and at least twice a day. Brushing the tongue is important too because the bacteria loves to hang out there. Also, flossing helps remove harmful plaque and food particles that become stuck between the teeth and gums. Myth #3 - If you breathe into your hand, you'll know when you have bad breath. When you breathe, you don't use your throat the same way you do when you talk. When you talk, you tend to bring out the odors from the back of your mouth where bad breath originates.

Halitosis Bad Breath… Caused by the activity of certain types of oral bacteria Other causes: Food stuck in teeth Sinus problems Stomach problems

Body Odor What causes body odor? Perspiration and bacteria mixed together Apocrine glands under the arms and in the groin secrete odors Poor hygiene Poor diets or some foods such as onions and garlic Treatments… The use antiperspirants decreases perspiration and cover odor with a manly smell Daily baths or showers using soap and scrubbing the entire body with a washcloth Change clothing daily Maintain a healthy diet

Sweat/BO Perspiration, or sweat, comes from sweat glands. Due to puberty, these glands not only become more active than before, but at the same time, they also begin to secrete different chemicals into the sweat that has a stronger smelling odor. Some places on the body that contribute to this odor is from the armpits, the feet, and the private places. The best way to keep clean is to bathe or shower every day, because this will help wash away any bacteria that contribute to the smells.

Body Odor

Fingernails and Toenails File fingernails in one direction Cut toenails straight across – never cut into corners Protect against ingrown toenails by avoiding tight shoes, very high heels

Athletes Foot Tinea Corpois – Fungal Infection – Athletes Foot Keep feet and skin clean and dry Change socks daily Avoid walking barefoot in public areas Throw away worn-out shoes and never borrow other people’s shoes

That’s some Nasty FEET!

Make Hygiene part of your daily routine

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