Dirty skin promotes bacteria and other pathogenic growth as well as blockage of the sweat pores. Some skin diseases can even develop as well as unpleasant body odour. All these may prevent the skin from performing its normal functions.
Major care of the skin include:
1. Regular cleaning: The skin should be cleaned (bathed), at least once a day with soap and water to remove dirt.
2. Exposure to fresh air: The skin should be exposed to fresh air and sunlight always.
3. Eating of balanced diet: A balanced diet, containing vitamins A and B2 (riboflavin) should be taken to keep the skin healthy.
4. Regular exercise: The body should be exercised regularly to remove sweat and keep the skin healthy.
5. Dressing of wounds and cuts: Wounds and cuts should be cleaned regularly to get rid of dirt and then dressed with antiseptic to prevent infection from entering such opening.
6. Proper treatment of skin diseases: Skin diseases such as eczema, chicken pox, small pox, etc. should be reported to a qualified medical doctor or a dermatologist for proper treatment.
7. Wearing of clean clothes: Clothes worn or which come in contact with the skin should be kept clean.
8. Avoidance of the use of injurious chemical: Certain chemicals (creams) which bleach the skin should be avoided as this tends to destroy melani pigment and the skin greatly.
Also read:
The skin and its structure
The functions of the skin
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