Personal Hygiene Basics
What is personal hygiene?
Maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body
What causes acne?
Hormonal changes and plugged hair follicles.
How often should teens shower?
At least every other day; daily is ideal.
How long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds
Why does hair get greasy?
Oil, sweat, and dead skin cells build up
Good hygiene increases ______ and ______.
Confidence and self‑esteem.
Name one factor that increases acne
Rubbing skin, hard scrubbing, humidity, pollution, etc
What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
Deodorant masks odor; antiperspirant reduces sweating with aluminum.
Name two times when you should wash your hands.
After the bathroom, touching raw meat, touching your face, garbage, eating, sneezing, etc
How often should you wash your hair?
Daily
You can appear clean even if you are not — True or False
True
Where does acne commonly appear give two answers?
Face, neck, back, chest, shoulders.
How many sweat glands does the body have?
Between 2–4 million.
What is the #1 rule of ear care?
Don’t stick anything in your ear smaller than your elbow
Why do feet smell?
Sweat gets into shoes and bacteria grow in moist fabric
List two topics covered in the hygiene class.
Showering, deodorant, acne, germs, nail care, ear care, hair care, laundry, oral hygiene, foot care
What is the basic acne lesion?
An enlarged and plugged hair follicle
Name one benefit of deodorant/antiperspirant.
Reduces sweating, kills odor‑causing bacteria, prevents bacterial growth, etc
When is the best time to trim your nails?
After a shower or soaking nails to soften them.
Why change clothes after showering?
Dirty clothes contaminate a clean body.
Why do first impressions matter?
They shape perceptions, influence relationships, and impact future interactions
Name one recommended acne‑care step
Clean skin gently, avoid touching blemishes, shave carefully, avoid sunburn, use oil‑free cosmetics, etc
What should you wash during a shower to prevent odor and acne?
Face, body, hair (with shampoo & conditioner & soap)
What is abnormal and requires a sick call slip?
Ear drainage
What collects in underclothes overnight?
Sweat, dead skin cells, bacteria