Spots & Hygiene
Personal Hygiene
Worried about spots?
It is quite common for people in their teens to develop spots, particularly on the face and back. Including more fruit and vegetables in your diet and drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day might help to improve your skin. The message for spots is - don’t squeeze, don’t fiddle with them, avoid touching them. Regular cleaning with gentle face wash will help, but if the spots are severe, you may have acne.
Acne is more than a few pimples that pop up every now and again. It can be a distressing and painful long-term condition. It is a common myth that acne is a result of poor personal hygiene or inadequate diet. Acne can be genetic and hormone fluctuations and stress can also be factors which lead to outbreaks. There is no need to worry as there are a range of treatments which may help go and see your GP or practice nurse.
Whats that smell?
All bodies have natural and pleasant smells; stale sweat is what causes body odour – there’s no need to spend loads of money on deodorants or body sprays if you wash or bath everyday, or more often if you’ve been exercising.
Smelly feet can be tackled by washing regularly, wearing cotton socks and alternating the shoes you wear every day. Using a foot powder can also help fight infection and reduce sweating.
If your BO is worrying you and nothing seems to help, your doctor might be able to advise you on special, prescribed treatments
Bad breath is a very common problem and there are many different causes but there are things you can do to help yourself. Brushyour teeth and gums for two minutes, twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing can also help and rinsing with an anti-bacterial mouthwash wouldn't hurt.If you continue to suffer from bad breath visit your dentist or hygienist to make sure that the mouthwash is not masking a more serious underlying problem.
