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Personal Hygiene. Jaymie McAllister University of South Florida College of Nursing Fall 2013 . The Importance of Personal Hygiene . Look good! Smell good! Feel good!. Showering & Bathing . Showering & Bathing. Shower every day! Use a mild soap on the body - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Personal HygieneJaymie McAllister
University of South Florida
College of Nursing
Fall 2013
The Importance of Personal Hygiene
Look good!
Smell good!
Feel good!
Showering & Bathing
Showering & BathingShower every day! Use a mild soap on the body
Make sure to wash under the armsFor private areas, wash the area quickly with water and a small about of soap, make sure to rinse soap off completely!
Beware of bubble baths, they can cause infection!
Hair Care
Hair Care Find a routine that suits your type of hair
Dry hair should be washed less frequentlyOily hair may need to be washed more often
Regular shampooing and conditioning helps fight dandruff and keeps hair looking healthy.
Styling helps to keep hair neat and looking fresh!
Body Odor
Image of a sweat gland within the skin
Body Odor The body has over 3 million sweat glandsBacteria thrives in areas that sweat, such as the armpits, groin and feet, and play a role in body odorsRegular bathing and deodorant helps to stop body odor before it starts.
Skin Care
Skin CareNearly 80% of teens have acne Acne is caused by oils and bacteria trapped in your poresHuman skin has about one trillion bacteria living on it! Acne can range from mild to severe
Skin Care
Mild Acne Moderate Acne Severe Acne
Skin CareCreate a daily routine
Face wash and oil free moisturizer with benzoyl peroxide
Do not wash your face more than necessaryDon’t pick at your skin or squeeze pimples!Wash pillow cases and clothing frequentlyConsult a doctor for severe acne
Skin Care Protecting you skin from the sun is very importantUsing at least an SPF 15 sunscreen everyday is necessary because of the Florida sun Skin cancer can affect people of all skin colors Prevention is key!
Skin Care- Know your ABCD’s!
Cleaning Your Ears
Cleaning Your EarsEar wax maintains ear health Jaw movements actually loosen wax and push it outDO NOT insert QTIPS into the ear canal Clean the outside of the ears with a piece of damp cotton
Oral Hygiene
Oral HygieneBrush and floss your teeth at least twice a day!
Brush for at least 2 minutes each timeBrush in the morning, after meals and before bed.Try to see a dentist for a cleaning twice a year if possibleNearly 84% of teenagers age 17, have experienced some degree of tooth decay, that is why visiting the dentist is important for prevention. Brushing keeps your teeth clean and helps to prevent bad breath and tooth decay
Hand Washing
Hand Washing Your hands have millions of germs on themThese germs and viruses can spread disease to yourself and othersHand washing is first line of defense to prevent the spread of illnessMany of the things you touch every day are covered in more bacteria than you think
Hand Washing
1.Money2. Light Switches3. Computer
Keyboards4. Cellphones5. Toliets6. TV Remotes
7. Shopping Carts8. Faucets9. Door Knobs10. Sponges
The 10 dirtiest things you touch every day
Hand WashingWhen to wash your hands
After using the bathroomAfter touching moneyAfter sneezing, coughing or blowing your noseBefore and after you eatAfter being around someone who is sick After outdoor activities
Hand Washing
Areas frequently missed during hand washing
Any Questions??
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http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/oral-care/products/oral-hygiene1.htm
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http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/hygiene/
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/teen-hygiene
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173478.php
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/576458/sweat-gland
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/skin_tips.html#
http://www.textbookofbacteriology.net/normalflora_3.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/handwashing.html#
http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-dirtiest-things-you-touch-every-day/joanne?page=3