Dandruff

Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly

affects the scalp. Symptoms include flaking
and sometimes mild itchiness. It can result
in social or self-esteem problems. A more
severe form of the condition, which includes
inflammation of the skin, is known
as seborrhoeic dermatitis.
The cause is unclear but believed to involve
a number of genetic and environmental
factors. The condition may worsen in the
winter. It is not due to poor hygiene. The
underlying mechanism involves the
excessive growth of skin cells. Diagnosis is
based on symptoms.
There is no known cure. The typical
treatment is with antifungal cream such
as ketoconazole. Dandruff affects about half
of adults. Onset is usually at puberty. Males
are more often affected than females. Rates
decrease after the age of 50.
As the skin layers continually replace
themselves, cells are pushed outward
where they die and flake off. For most
individuals, these flakes of skin are too
small to be visible. However, certain
conditions cause cell turnover to be
unusually rapid, especially in the scalp. It
is hypothesized that for people with
dandruff, skin cells may mature and be
shed in 2–7 days, as opposed to around a
month in people without dandruff. The
result is that dead skin cells are shed in
large, oily clumps, which appear as white
or grayish

flakes on the scalp, skin and clothes.

Shampoos and scalp products are
available over the counter at most stores
and pharmacies. These can
control seborrheic dermatitis,
but they cannot cure it
Cavities
Cavities are permanently damaged areas in
the hard surface of your teeth that develop
into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also
called tooth decay or caries, are caused by
a combination of factors, including bacteria
in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping
sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth
well. Cavities and tooth decay are among
the world's most common health problems.
They're especially common in children,
teenagers and older adults. But anyone who
has teeth can get cavities, including infants.
If cavities aren't treated, they get larger and
affect deeper layers of your teeth. They can
lead to a severe toothache, infection and
tooth loss. Regular dental visits and good
brushing and flossing habits are your best
protection against cavities and tooth decay.

Cavities and tooth decay are so common

that you may not take them seriously. And
you may think that it doesn't matter if
children get cavities in their baby teeth.
However, cavities and tooth decay can have
serious and lasting complications, even for
children who don't have their permanent
teeth yet. Good oral and dental hygiene can
help you avoid cavities and tooth decay.

Hyperopia
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common
vision problem, affecting about a fourth of
the population. People with hyperopia can
see distant objects very well, but have
difficulty focusing on objects that are up
close. The condition is sometimes referred
to as "hypermetropia" rather than hyperopia.
Farsighted people sometimes have
headaches or eye strain and may squint or
feel fatigued when performing work at close
range. If you get these symptoms while
wearing your eyeglasses or contact lenses,
you may need an eye exam and a new
prescription. This vision problem occurs
when light rays entering the eye focus
behind the retina, rather than directly on it.
The eyeball of a farsighted person is shorter
than normal.You may need to wear your
glasses or contacts all the time or only when
reading, working on a computer or doing
other close-up work. Be aware, though, that
high-index aspheric lenses reflect more light
than standard plastic lenses. For the best
comfort and appearance, make sure the
lenses include anti-reflective coating.

Drink 8-12 glasses
of water every
day!!
Water is your body's principal
chemical component and makes up
about 60 percent of your body
weight. Your body depends on water
to survive.
Every cell, tissue and organ in your
body needs water to work properly.
For example, water:
 Gets rid of wastes through
urination, perspiration and
bowel movements
 Keeps your temperature
normal
 Lubricates and cushions joints
 Protects sensitive tissues
Lack of water can lead to
dehydration — a condition that
occurs when you don't have enough
water in your body to carry out
normal functions. Even mild
dehydration can drain your energy
and make you tired
How much water do
you need?
Every day you lose water through
your breath, perspiration, urine and
bo
wel
mo
ve
me
nts.
For
you
r
bo
dy to function properly, you must
replenish its water supply by
consuming beverages and foods that
contain water.
So how much fluid does the average,
healthy adult living in a temperate
climate need? The National
Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
and Medicine determined that an
adequate daily fluid intake is:
 About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of
fluids for men
 About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of
fluids a day for women
These recommendations cover fluids
from water, other beverages and
food. About 20 percent of daily fluid
intake usually comes from food and
the rest from drinks.
Project
In
Health
 Submitted by:

Bart Eugene B. Nieves

6-EB

Submitted to:

Mrs. Christina Dy-Cok

MAPEH Teacher