1. Ch.13
Personal Health Care

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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!!!!

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

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

7. 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!!!!

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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