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SKIN DOES MATTER
by Michelle Ann Alipaspas
What is the importance of our skin?
What do we do in return to protect it?
THE FOLLOWING CONTENT MAY INCLUDE IMAGES THAT MAY CAUSE
THE VIEWER TO GO “EWWW~”
Top 5 Common Skin Disorders
Impetigo
• Bacterial Skin Diseases
Top 5 Common Skin Disorders
Athlete’s foot
•Fungal Skin Diseases
Top 5 Common Skin Disorders
Chicken Pox
• Viral Skin Diseases
Top 5 Common Skin Disorders
ABCDE’s of Skin Cancer
• Cancerous Skin Diseases
Top 5 Common Skin Disorders
Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis
• Inflammatory Skin Diseases
What is Skin Asthma?
• Also known as Atopic Dermatitis
• It is a long-term skin disease
Who gets affected by Skin Asthma?
• Runs in the family• Environmental Factors
Effects of Skin Asthma
In Skin Asthma, the skin becomes:• extremely itchy and inflamed• causing redness• swelling• cracking• weeping• crusting• scaling.
Physically
Emotionally• Lack of self-esteem• Feel embarrassed
Is it contagious?
Curable?
NOT CONTAGIOUS
PREVENT FROM WORSENING
Short Story
Prevention Tips• Avoidance of over-bathing
• Applying moisturizer frequently, especially after bathing
• Bathing in warm, not hot, water and using a mild soap
• Limiting or avoiding contact with known irritants
• Wearing loose-fitting clothing
• The use of cool compresses to help control itching
• Avoiding foods that cause allergic reactions
Prevention Tips• Exercise, meditation or other stress-management techniques• Wearing protective gloves
• Avoiding activities that make you feel hot and sweaty
• Maintaining cool temperatures in sleeping areas
• Practicing good skin hygiene
Thank you for listening!
@wthiloveyou
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