Ch. 3 Developing Good Personal Hygiene

Skin specialist who diagnoses and treats skin conditions.

• Optometrist
• Cardiologist
• Orthopedic surgeon
• Dermatologist

Skin condition in which inflamed, clogged hair follicles cause pimples.

• acne
• psoriasis
• eczema
• rash

Chronic condition that causes swollen, red, dry, and itchy patches of skin on one or more parts of the body.

• hives
• dermatitis
• psoriasis
• eczema

Permanent decorations that are applied to the body.

• temporary tattoos
• stickers
• body paint
• body art

Dead skin that flakes off the scalp due to dryness, infrequent shampooing, or irritation.

• Scalp irritation
• Flaky hair
• Dandruff
• Dry scalp

Holes in the teeth that occur when plaque eats into a tooth's enamel.

• tooth decay
• dental caries
• enamel erosion
• cavities

Inflammation of the gums.

• gingivitis
• cavities
• tooth decay
• toothache

Condition in which objects close to the eye appear clear, while objects farther away appear blurry.

• Farsightedness

• Astigmatism
• Nearsightedness

• Presbyopia

Condition in which distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects.

• myopia
• astigmatism
• presbyopia
• farsightedness

Sticky, colorless film that coats the teeth and dissolves their protective enamel surface.

• plaque

• gum disease
• toothpaste
• cavity