Good Skin Hygiene
Things you can do for good hygiene for healthy skin.

Things you can do for good hygiene for healthy skin.

1. Hand soaps that are labeled "Antibacterial" or "Antimicrobial" can reduce the acidity of the skin. This acidity helps to protect against infections.

2. Keeping the skin clean and dry is an important part good skin health. Daily washing and drying is important for good skin health.

3. Some say that washing and drying well your groin area, under the arms, places where the skin has folds twice a day will help cut down on rashes

4. Common things that cause rashes can include: trapped moisture in the folds of the skin, tape, soaps, fabrics, tight fitting garments, food allergies, and drug allergies.

5. There are things that dry skin. The most common are harsh soaps and alcohol based products such as lotions.

6. Use care when using creams and ointments over bony skin. This is because these lubricants can soften skin and cause skin breakdown.

7. Talc powder should be avoided because it can support yeast growth. It can cake or hold in moisture next to the skin causing skin break down.

Talk to your health provider about what will help to prevent long term damage to your skin. Ask about how exercise, nuitrition, supplements, and skin care programs that can improve your skin's and body's overall health.