Ch.13 Personal Health Care

Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nails Epidermis- Outer, thinner layer of the skin that is composed of living and dead cells. Dermis- Is the thicker layer of the skin beneath the epidermis that is made up of connective tissue and contains blood vessels and nerves. Melanin- A pigment that gives the skin, hair, and iris of the eyes their color. Sebaceous Glands- structures within the skin that produce an oily secretion called sebum

Keeping skin healthy Wash face 2 times a day or more Take a bath or shower and remove stink Don’t touch face with your hands Choose personal skin care products that won’t irritate your skin Follow a well balanced diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals Milk Green and yellow vegetables

UV Protection Wear sunscreen (Protect your skin) Can lead to skin cancer SPF 15 or higher 10am-4pm sun is strongest Wear sunglasses DON’T USE TANNING BEDS!!!!

Body Piercing and Tattooing Permanent Can transfer bacteria and transfer blood borne pathogens Facial piercings can also damage teeth and cause other skin problems

ACNE WARTS DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA FUNGAL INFECTIONS BOILS VITILIGO MOLES Skin Problems ACNE WARTS DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA FUNGAL INFECTIONS BOILS VITILIGO MOLES MELANOMA

YOU ARE TO MAKE A POSTER EXPLAINING ALL THE COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS ACNE Skin Disease Poster YOU ARE TO MAKE A POSTER EXPLAINING ALL THE COMMON SKIN PROBLEMS ACNE WARTS DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA FUNGAL INFECTIONS BOILS VITILIGO MOLES MELANOMA I AM LOOKING FOR A PICTURE OF EACH, DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM, WHERE IT COMES FROM, HOW CAN YOU GET IT, AND WHO MOST COMMONLY GETS IT. PLEASE PROVIDE AS MUCH INFOMRATION AS POSSIBLE. YOU HAVE THE REST OF THE HOUR TO WORK ON THIS!!!!

HAIR Brush daily Regular shampoo Well balanced diet No harsh chemicals Avoid heat

NAILS Keep clean Keep trimmed No breaks Don’t trim too short

Teeth Periodontium- area immediately around the tooth Plaque- combination of bacteria and other particles, such as small bits of food, which adheres to the outside of the tooth

Teeth Eat a well balanced diet high in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C Low sugar intake Brush and floss after every meal Dental check-ups every 6 months Protection- mouth guards Avoid all tobacco products

Teeth Halitosis- (Bad Breath) eating certain foods, poor dental hygiene, smoking, bacteria on tongue, decayed teeth and gum disease Malocclusion- misalignment of upper and lower teeth

EYE Sclera- white part of the eye, is composed of tough, fibrous tissue that protects the inner layers of the eye Cornea- front of the eye, is transparent tissue that bends and focuses light before it enters the lens Retina- the inner layer of the eye wall

Vision 20/20 vision is perfect Can read the top 8 lines from 20 feet away 2 types Near sighted Far sighted

Well balanced diet- vitamin A, carrots and sweet potatoes Keeping eyes Healthy Well balanced diet- vitamin A, carrots and sweet potatoes Protect your eyes- sunglasses, safety glasses and avoid direct sunlight or bright light Rest your eyes Regular eye exams- 1 per year or more

hearing Protective gear- batting helmet, hats, antibiotics and sound proof material Care- clean out ear wax; don’t push q-tip in too far Tinnitus- condition in which a ringing, buzzing, whistling, roaring hissing or other sound is heard in the ear in absence of external sound