Lesson 1-Looking Neat & Clean Lesson 2-Caring for Your Eyes & Ears Personal Health Lesson 1-Looking Neat & Clean Lesson 2-Caring for Your Eyes & Ears

Lesson 1: Looking Neat & Clean

Looking Neat & Clean The largest organ in the body is… Weighs between 8 to 10lbs and may cover 2 square yards Sweat Glands: are well below you skin’s surface secrete perspiration. Body odor is the result of bacteria form perspiration decomposing on the skin Regular bathing & the use of antiperspirants help minimize this effect Antiperspirant: reduces the amount of perspiration produced by the body Deodorant: reduces body odor. Sweat Glands-secrete perspiration especially under your arms. Body odor is the result of bacteria from perspiration decomposing on the skin. Grooming-it begins with caring for you the largest organ in the body. This is?? Your Skin

There are 3 layers of the skin: Epidermis, dermis and Subcutaneous Layer. Epidermis: outer layer of the skin Dermis: the inner layer of the skin which contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles and glands. These glands produce sweat. Subcutaneous Layer: fat layer

How To Care for Your Skin Caring for your skin is an important part of good grooming. Bathe or Shower daily Use an underarm deodorant or antiperspirant Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher & wear protective clothing when in the sun Seek medical care for skin rashes Check monthly for changes in size, color, or shape of moles, warts, and freckles. Bathe or Shower daily—especially after exercise. Use mild soap & warm water. Dry off with a clean towel. Avoid sharing soaps and towels Protective clothing such as… Sunscreens what else should you look for? Protects against both UVA & UVB rays Watch for sores that do not heal. Why is it important to check monthly for changes of moles, warts and freckles???? What could happen??

Moles are usually harmless, but they can develop into Melanoma Moles are usually harmless, but they can develop into Melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. What steps can you take to help prevent Melanoma?? …not use tanning beds, use SPF 15 or higher with both UVA and UVB protection, protective clothing

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ACNE Sebaceous glands Clogged pores lead to acne Acne: is a skin condition in which glands and hair follicles become inflamed, resulting in pimples, whiteheads and blackheads Sebaceous Glands—in the skin secrete oil to keep the skin soft. During the teen years, these glands produce extra amounts of oil, which may clog the pores. Acne—can occur over the face, neck, shoulders, upper arms and torso If a teen is experiencing trouble with acne, who should they consult??? A dermatologist—a physician who specialize in caring for the skin, treats severe acne.

Tips for Fighting Acne Dermatologist Gently Wash-never scrub-affected areas. Pat dry Do not rub or squeeze pimples, whiteheads or blackheads Use cosmetics, especially oily makeup, sparingly. https://youtu.be/YEeEzJzbjfI Acne should be treated by a dermatologist, especially cases that are severe.

Nails protect the ends of fingers and toes from infections and from injury… Keeping nails clean helps remove bacteria—Staphylococcus. If you scratch a cut or insect bite, staph can enter your body & can cause illness Cuticle—dead epidermis surrounding the nail Hangnails—bits of cuticle become loose Nail Care By providing protective surface for the skin underneath Staph can live under the nail Hangnails can become infected. Never pull a hangnail. To avoid this problem, push cuticles back gently when you wash your hands.

What part of the body has the thickest skin??? The soles of the feet have to be thick and rough to take the pounding that a person gives them by standing, walking, running and jogging.

FOOT CARE Wear comfortable shoes… Wash feet daily, dry thoroughly & wear clean socks to avoid foot odor Allow shoes to air 24 hrs. before wearing them again Cut your toenails Learn how to prevent & treat blisters, calluses, corns and ingrown toenails

Foot Problems to Look Out For How To Treat It What It Is Raised area of the skin containing liquid that is caused by an object such as a shoe, rubbing against it Thickened area of the skin caused by excess rubbing A growth on the skin of the foot due to excessing rubbing of a shoe against the foot A toenail that grows into the skin Keep clean, dry & covered with a bandage. Avoid further rubbing Soak in warm, soapy water for 10 mins and then gently use a pumice stone to help get ride of dead skin Apply a corn pad from a drugstore. Avoid further rubbing or squeezing See a physician for treatment The PROBLEM: Blister Callus Corn Ingrown Toenail QUESTION: What three foot problems described in the chart might result from having shoes that are too tight? Why? ANSWER: Blisters, Calluses, and corns—all are caused by rubbing

Top Left= Blister: can blow up like a small balloon Top Right= Corn: Corns can resemble a small kernel of corn in the foot Bottom Let= Ingrown Toenail: toenail grown in Bottom Right= Callus: think of a callous person as being very hard, like the hard skin of a callus

Hair Care Shampooing once every other day is usually enough… What can happen if you shampoo too often? Dandruff—is made up of flakes of dead skin on the scalp Head lice—is caused by parasitic animals that live on the scalp Hair Care …unless you are extremely active More frequent washing can dry out your hair You hair can get dried out… this can create dandruff Head lice, takes the use of special medicated shampoo and a special comb to remove lice and their nits, or tiny white eggs. Lice can be contracted by sharing a brush, comb, or hat with a person who has them

Dandruff Dandruff—the term dandruff is found on the labels of some shampoos, which claim to combat the condition

DO’s & DON’TS OF HAIR CARE Wash your hair at least 2x a week Lather up once, then rinse thoroughly Comb, never brush, wet hair Dry your hair naturally or use a low dryer setting Massage your scalp to stimulate blood circulation Overuse hairspray, mousse, gel or other products that dry out the hair Inhale aerosol hairsprays Share combs, brushes Overexpose your hair to the sun Pull hair back too tightly DON’TS *in hale aerosol hairsprays as they might contain poisonous products *overexpose your hair to the sun. too much sun can dry, dull and fray hair *pull hair back too tightly with pins, clips, or rubber bands. These items can split the end of hairs causing damage

HAIR FACTS Hair grows ½ inch per month—faster than any other part of the body The part of your hair you can see is made of dead cells Strands of hair can be tested to reveal a person’s age, gender, and race and whether the person is using drugs Conditioners may make hair appear shiny, but they do not actually repair split ends Questions: How is the sharing of hair care items connected to head lice? Sharing combs, brushes and headgear can spread lice from a person who has them.

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