Personal csare and consumer choices

Skin The skin is the body’s largest

organ It controls body temperature It is a water barrier when you

swim

skin It allows you to feel

texture It protects you from germs

Parts of the skin

The outermost layer of skin is epidermis

The thick inner layer of skin is dermis

Subcutaneous layer connects your skin to muscles and bones

Skin problems Acne is formed from too

much oil in skin Dermatologist is the doctor

that treats skin problems Minor acne is treated by

over the counter products

Serious cases of ace requires a visit to the doctor

Bad odor is caused by bacteria Exposure to the sun for long

times can cause sun burn or skin cancer

We should wear sun screen SPF 15 or more when we work under the sun from 10 am to 4 pm.

Your hair and nails Dandruff is a common hair

problem which is flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells

Anti dandruff shampoo help solving this problem

Head lice is another common hair problem where lice are insects grow between hair.

A special shampoo is used to kill them

We shouldn’t share out personal brush and comb with others

Hangnail is a split in the cuticle near fingernail edge

Ingrown toenail is common and occurs when toenail pushes too far into skin. The nail should be cut straight not curve

Your Teeth

Your Teeth Teeth chew and grind food.

They are also necessary for proper speech

The gum serves as an anchor for your teeth. Gingivitis is caused when the gum is inflamed and bleed easily

Caring for the gum and teeth is essential we should floss and brush at least twice daily

Plaque is a soft colorless film containing bacteria that coats your teeth.

When plaque is becoming hard it changes to tartar that is difficult to remove

A hole in the tooth is called cavity

Good eating habits keep your teeth healthy. Dairy products are important because they are rich with calcium

You should see dentist twice a year to check your teeth

Your Eyes

The eyes are the organ for sight Nearsightedness is when a

person can see nearby objects clearly but distant objects blurry

Farsightedness is seeing far objects more clearly than close objects

Astigmatism is when images appear blurry due to irregular shaped lens or cornea

Most vision problems can be treated by using eyeglasses , contact lenses, and laser surgery

It is important to protect your eyes from the sun , dust, and injury

Wear sunglasses that have lenses with UV protection

Wear goggles if you do ay activity that might hurt your eyes

Avoid rubbing your eyes especially when your hands are dirty

Check your vision regularly Change your lenses regularly

Your Ears

The ears interpret sounds, and control our balance from middle ear

The most common problem is hear loss. Hearing aids should be used in this case

Decibel is the measure of the loudness of sound

Tinnitus ( ringing in the ears)is caused from exposure to loud noises for a long time

To protect your ears never insert anything inside ears. Avoid loud noises. Cover ears in cold weather to avoid frostbite. Wear earplugs to reduce noise and avoid water. See doctor when you have earache