{"id":12124,"date":"2017-07-20T10:32:11","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T10:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermo.com\/?p=2635"},"modified":"2017-07-20T10:32:11","modified_gmt":"2017-07-20T10:32:11","slug":"tips-for-maintaining-good-personal-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dermo.com\/en\/tips-for-maintaining-good-personal-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for maintaining good personal hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wash your hands<\/strong> before eating or after going to the bathroom. It seems obvious but sometimes, in a hurry or out of laziness, we don't do it and this is a mistake. Proper handwashing with soap can prevent diseases such as pneumonia or diarrhea, so it is important to do it frequently and know the best method to do it.<\/p>\n

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Centers for the\u00a0Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>\u00a0(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC) explains that the proper handwashing process according to the CDC is divided into four steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wet your hands with clean water, either warm or cold, turn off the tap and apply soap.<\/li>\n
  2. Rub the soap into your hands, creating a lather, palm to palm, then the back of your hand, between your fingers and nails. This process should last at least 20 seconds.<\/li>\n
  3. Rinse your hands under running water.<\/li>\n
  4. Dry your hands with a paper towel or under a hair dryer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Cleanse and moisturize your skin<\/strong>, it is also a protective and grateful effect for your body. It is recommended that you shower daily, but this rule is not the same for children who have not yet reached adolescence. In the case of the youngest children, from 6 to 11 years old, they should shower between one and two times a week and when they sweat or have bathed in a pool.<\/p>\n

    After showering, it is essential to dry yourself thoroughly to avoid the appearance of fungus, caused by humidity. Once clean and dry, we move on to moisturizing. This is a fundamental part of providing water to our skin, which needs it so much. You can do it once or twice a day, it is recommended to do it in the morning and\/or at night, depending on whether you have dry, combination or oily skin.<\/p>\n

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    Brush your teeth<\/strong> It is another of the fundamental steps in personal hygiene. A poorly cared for mouth leads to many problems such as bad breath, tooth loss, cavities or diseases such as periodontitis. It is advisable to brush your teeth after each meal, approximately three to five times a day, paying special attention to morning and night.<\/p>\n

    Feet also need special care in our personal hygiene, especially for diabetics, because they can prevent the appearance of foot ulcers.<\/p>\n

    The steps for proper cleaning are:<\/p>\n