Germs
It is recommended to wash your hands for this long with soap and warm water to remove germs and bacteria that can lead to illness and infection.
How long is 20 seconds?
Fact or fiction: You don't need to wash/scrub your legs because the soap/shampoo from your upper body will wash them as it runs down.
What is Fiction? Excess soap running down legs and feet is not sufficient cleaning to remove dirt and germs.
These wingless parasites feed exclusively on blood from the human scalp and can transfer through head-to-head contact or contact with surfaces that have come into contact with an affected scalp.
What are head lice?
Nails should be kept _____ to prevent buildup of bacteria and germs underneath them.
What is short?
This is how often you should change your socks, at minimum, to maintain healthy foot hygiene.
What is once per day?
On average, germs from an uncovered cough can travel:
A. 3-4 feet
B. 6-8 feet
C. 10-12 feet
What is B. 6-8 feet? While 6-8 feet is the overall average, smaller microscopic droplets can linger in the air and travel up to 12 feet.
This is the ideal temperature recommended by dermatologists for shower water.
A. Steaming hot
B. Cool
C. Lukewarm
What is lukewarm?
As a general rule, this type of hair gets greasy quicker and needs more frequent washing.
What is straight or fine hair?
This is the recommended method for treating this common nail condition is to trim it with a sterilized nail clipper or scissors and cover/bandage any open wound to prevent germs or bacteria from entering.
What is a hang nail?
This is the proper frequency you should be washing and thoroughly drying your feet to prevent bacterial or fungal spread that can contribute to infections and disease.
The common cold, influenza, measles, chickenpox, and shingles are all examples of illnesses caused by this type of germ.
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Protozoans
What are A. viruses?
This is how often (at minimum) you should wash your bath towel to prevent bacterial or mold build-up, even more frequently if you shower more than once a day or are acne-prone.
What is weekly?
This common scalp condition can cause flaking and excess oil and can often be treated using a shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid, sulfur, selenium sulfide, or ketoconazole.
What is dandruff?
This common bad habit can increase risk of illness and infection through more opportunities for bacteria and germs to spread from the nails to the mouth.
What is nail biting?
This highly contagious fungal infection thrives in warm, moist environments like locker rooms and sweaty shoes. It can cause an itchy, stinging, or burning rash typically between the toes and peeling or blisters.
What is Athlete's Foot?
Which room in a house generally has the most bacteria/germs?
A. Bathroom
B. Laundry Room
C. Kitchen
What is C. the Kitchen? In one study, more than 75% of dish sponges and rags had Salmonella, E. coli, and fecal matter compared with 9% of bathroom faucet handles.
This is the best way to store a bath towel between uses to minimize hygiene risks.
A. crumpled on the floor of your room
B. hanging spread out on a bar outside the bathroom
C. hanging on a hook in the bathroom
What is C. hanging spread out on a bar outside the bathroom?
This is the name of the type of oil that scalps produce that can build up over time when not regularly washing the hair and scalp.
What is sebum?
This part of the nail acts as a protective barrier to prevent infection and should not be trimmed.
What is the cuticle?
Toenails that become thick, discolored, or crack and break can be a sign of this condition.
What is a fungal infection?
This is the name for your resident flora, or the beneficial bacteria that live on your skin or within your gut or digestive tract and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
What is your microbiome?
The following all support a healthy skin barrier except:
A. Putting lotion on after getting out of the shower.
B. Showering with the water as hot as you can tolerate.
C. Being careful not to scrub too hard or overexfoliate.
What is B. Showering with the water as hot as you can tolerate? When the water is too hot, your skin can actually get dried out and damage the skin's natural barrier.
People often think washing the hair ______ can cause increased shedding, when in reality the opposite is true.
A. with scented shampoo
B. Too little
C. Too often
What is too often?
If you have diabetes and decreased sensation in the feet or long/thick toenails, it is recommended to have this type of professional trim your toenails to avoid any injuries that could otherwise go unnoticed.
What is a podiatrist?
Walking barefoot in areas with soil that may contain contaminated feces (human, cat, dog, etc) can lead to this type of parasitic infection that can cause iron deficient anemia and malnutrition if not treated.
What is hookworm?