HYGIENE AND SKINCARE

• Personal hygiene

  Understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the: •Integumentary system •Oral cavity •Eye •Ear •Nose
• SELF-CARE DEFICIT

  Inability to perform daily body functions, related to health and well-being
• SKIN

  The largest organ of the body
• 5 functions of skin

  1. Body’s first line of defense
  2. Regulates the body temperature
  3. Protects underlying tissues from injury, preventing the entry of microorganisms
  4. Secretes sebum, an oily substance that protects the skin
  5. Produces and absorbs Vitamin D
• FACTORS INFLUENCING HYGIENIC PRACTICES

  • Culture
  • Religion
  • Environment
  • Health and energy
  • Personal preferences
  • Developmental level
• Principles of skincare

  • Skin, body's first line defence
  • Protects underlying tissues from injuries
  • Moisture contact for long time causes growth of bacteria and irritation
  • Sensitivity to irritation and injuries varies