Hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main ways we can stay clean and free of odours?
A
Wash regularly
Change our clothes often
Brush our teeth twice a day
2
Q
Why do we start to smell when we sweat?
A
Bacteria on your skin feed on our sweat
3
Q
How can you avoid athletes foot and verrucas?
A
Wear flip flops in communal areas
Wash your feet regularly and dry them well
Avoid shoes which make your feet sweat
Don’t share towels or socks etc
4
Q
What is the best treatment for a blister?
A
Keep it clean, dry and cover it with a plaster
5
Q
What is a bunion?
A
Inflamed and deformed joint between the big toe and foot, caused by ill fitting shoes
