Transcript Skin Problems Poster

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
SKIN PROBLEMS
- ACNE
- WARTS
- DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA
- FUNGAL INFECTIONS
- BOILS
- VITILIGO
- MOLES
- MELANOMA
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
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Brush daily
Regular shampoo
Well balanced diet
No harsh chemicals
Avoid heat
NAILS
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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
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