Hygiene Related Diseases
A contagious, itchy skin rash caused by mites that tends to have worse symptoms at night.
What is scabies?
These negative social labels cause shame.
What is stigma?
The purpose of skin.
What is protection, temperature regulation, sensory info gathering, or allowing for smooth movement?
This temperature is recommended by dermatologists for showering.
What is lukewarm water (or, as for your final rinse, lukewarm or cool water)?
I should not set the water to this temperature regularly, especially if I am prone to dry skin.
What is hot water?
An infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria can cause serious issues when it invades deeper in the body.
What is a staph infection?
This can make showering overstimulating.
What are sensory issues
Bacteria that eats sweat and secreations from the skin causes this.
I should do this after encountering food, animals, caretaking, exposure to bodily fluids, or high-traffic surfaces.
When should I wash my hands?
Bacteria will grow in this if I don't keep it dry and clean, which means when I use it to wash myself, it won't be cleaning me properly!
A contagious fungal infection that causes ring-shaped patterns on the skin.
What is ringworm?
Ensuring to have empathy and being understanding when addressing others' hygiene habits can limit shame and help them improve their own hygiene.
What is fighting stigma?
The skin is the largest organ, weighing this much.
What is 16% of your body weight?
I should use this to remove dead skin cells and dirt from my skin in the shower.
Using this can irritate my groin area and lead to uncomfortable symptoms.
What is using harsh soaps? (for ladies, also what is douch or scented vaginal products?)
A general term for infections that cause colds, strep throat, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
What is a respiratory infection?
Setting these can help you remember to keep up on your hygiene!
What are reminders?
These factors influence how your body produces body odor.
What are genetics, diet, age, & hygiene?
I should use this to keep my hair clean, moisturized, and healthy!
What are shampoo and conditioner?
Not doing this after the gym will leave you sweaty and potentially smelly.
What is not showering after the gym?
An infection and inflammation of the digestive system that causes abdominal cramps and various other digestive symptoms.
What is gastroenteritis? (Stomach flu)
Doing this can make larger goals less overwhelming and easier to maintain.
What is breaking up your goals?
A topical product that aims to neutralize or mask body odor, primarily from the underarms, by preventing bacteria from growing and masking smell.
What is deodorant?
If I am prone to dry skin, I should use this after I shower.
What are lotions or other skin moisturizers?
(F) Doing this can make you prone to yeast infections, UTIs, or vaginal odor during your menstrual cycle.
What are not regularly changing feminine products (pads/tampons)?