The lack of adequate hygiene practices may lead to various hygiene-related diseases or infections such as lice (body, hair, and pubic), tooth decay, scabies , pinworm infection, ringworm , trachoma , swimmer’s ear … There are various factors that impact a person’s personal hygiene .

Hygiene measures can support health and prevent disease. Hygiene practices include but are not limited to the care of the skin, hair, nails, oral cavity, and perineal areas.

hygiene — the measures or practices conducive to preserving health and preventing disease, particularly through cleanliness. pinworm — an intestinal worm that usually spreads when an infected individual scratches the anal area. scabies — a contagious skin infestation caused by a burrowing mite accompanied by extreme itching. tooth decay — visible cavities or holes in the outer surface of a tooth or enamel.