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Skin Care

Skin Care. Sarah Conrad Kristin Bosserman Personal/Community Health Spring 2008. Facts about skin. Skin is the barrier to the passage of harmful substances into the body. Largest organ in the body. Three distinct layers Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Tissue

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Skin Care

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  1. Skin Care Sarah Conrad Kristin Bosserman Personal/Community Health Spring 2008

  2. Facts about skin • Skin is the barrier to the passage of harmful substances into the body. • Largest organ in the body. • Three distinct layers • Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Tissue • Epidermis is the outermost layer. • Thin as a pencil line, constantly replenished. • Melanin provides the coloring of your skin and helps protect it from ultraviolet light.

  3. Facts continued… • Dermis is beneath the Epidermis • Makes up 90% of your skin. • Subcutaneous Tissue is the deepest layer. • Blood vessels and nerves run through this. • Protects organs • Adult human body has two square yards of skin. • One square inch of skin includes millions of cells and includes structures such as oil glands, hair roots, and sweat glands. • Specialized nerve endings sense heat, cold, and pain.

  4. Skin Care/Hygiene • Protect yourself from the sun. • Wear protective clothing. • Avoid sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater. • 20 min before going outside and after every two hours. • Don’t smoke! • Wash skin gently. • 15 min showers. • Use warm instead of hot water. • Choose mild soaps without perfumes and dyes. • Remove eye makeup carefully. • Pat dry.

  5. Hygiene Continued… • Moisturize Regularly • Wait 20 min after bathing-if your skin feels tight you should use a moisturizer. • Choose a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15 to help protect skin from the sun. • Shave carefully • Press a warm wash cloth on skin to soften hair. • Apply shaving cream to protect your skin. • Use a clean, sharp razor. Don’t use closest setting on electric razor. • Shave in the direction of hair growth. • Rinse skin with warm water. • Apply a lotion that doesn’t contain alcohol.

  6. Skin Conditions • Acne • Eczema • Psoriasis • Rosacea • Melanoma • Corns/Calluses http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/dcr0346l.jpg

  7. Yucky Skin Conditions! http://z.about.com/d/menshealth/1/0/X/1/derm_22330014.jpg http://www.dermatology.co.uk/media/images/PSORIASIS_DRY_ON_ARM.jpg http://www.medicalook.com/diseases_images/acne2.jpg http://www.medscape.com/pi/editorial/conferences/2001/747/art-aad-02.fig1.jpg

  8. Risk for factors for skin disorders • Melanoma • Hx of exposure to UV radiation (family history). • Hx of sunburns (esp. in childhood). • Caucasians: Fair skin, freckles, red hair, and blue eyes. • Rosacea • Family hx • Certain triggers • Stress, hot weather, alcohol, caffeine, etc. • Acne • Family hx • Wearing tight fitting clothes that rub against the skin. • Touching the face. • Sweating a lot. • Stress

  9. A closer look at melanoma • Risk Factors • Climate • Age • Fair skin • Hx of sunburn • Overexposure/tanning • Prevention • Use sunscreen • Wear a hat, shirt, and sunglasses • Self-examination http://www.metrohealth.org/images/Patient%20Services/Cancer%20Care%20Center/abcd_melanoma.jpg

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  11. References • Mayo Clinic Family Health Book • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/skin-care/SN00003 • http://www.acneguide.com/acus_basics/what_is_acne.html • http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/melanoma-guide/skin-cancer-melanoma-what-increases-your-risk • http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/rosacea-what-increases-your-risk • http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-vulgaris-what-increases-your-risk • http://wrongdiagnosis.com/m/melanoma/prevent.htm • www.skincareguide.com

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