Due to improper skin hygiene, what happens that causes skin infection?

Due to improper skin hygiene, what happens that causes skin infection? Correct Answer Clogging of opening of the sweat glands

Explanation

Clogging of the opening of the sweat glands

  • Sweat glands are small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat.
  • Sweat glands are used to regulate temperature and remove waste by secreting water, sodium salts, and nitrogenous waste (such as urea) onto the skin surface.
  • Clogging of the opening of the sweat glands is also called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) or acne inversa.
  • It occurs when hair follicles and/or sweat glands become clogged and inflamed due to the abnormal overgrowth of cells. 
  • This condition usually begins with the appearance of pimple-like bumps on the skin.
  • It typically occurs underarms, buttocks, breasts, groin (genitals and around the anus), and the inner thigh.

Additional InformationBreaking of skin hairs

  • It does not cause skin infection.
  • It occurs due when the inner cuticle of hair gets dry and eventually separates leading to breakage, along with other symptoms, such as frizz and dryness.

Drying of the skin

  • Dry skin is usually harmless.
  • Excessive dryness can lead to activation of the disease, causing a rash and cracking skin.
  • Dry skin may crack, allowing bacteria to enter, causing infections.

Cracking of the skin

  • It does not occur due to improper skin hygiene. 
  • It occurs due to a skin condition, such as eczema or psoriasis, or because the skin came into contact with an irritating substance.
  • People with cracked skin are more prone to infections because the skin barrier is broken.
  • Bacteria and other germs can get inside the skin and cause an infection.

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