Active hygiene care for a healthier life
a public education project supported by the Singapore Paediatric Society (www.sps.org.sg) and Lion Corporation
Q1
When my husband comes back from work, he carries and cuddles our baby. I’m concerned that the bacteria on his body will be transferred to our baby. He says it’s fine because he isn’t sick and, therefore, the bacteria on him is minimal. Is he right?
A
If your husband is working in a clean environment — such as an office — there won’t be more germs on him if he is not unwell. If he is working in a hospital or laboratory or factory where he is exposed to germs or chemicals, then he may want to consider changing his work clothes and having a shower before carrying the baby.
Q2
My teenage son loves sports and he plays soccer in school every day. Recently, I’ve realised that he has developed bad body odour. What can he do to manage this problem?
A
Body odour is caused by the release of chemicals when bacteria on the skin break down sweat. These chemicals release an unpleasant smell. Some areas of skin, such as the armpits, produce body odour as these glands produce proteins and oily substances that bacteria feed on.
At puberty, sweat glands develop under the stimulation of hormones. So, your teenage son will sweat more after playing soccer and, therefore, be more likely to produce body odour.
To reduce body odour, advise him to take regular showers and use fresh clothes and socks every day.
An antiperspirant may be used to reduce sweating.
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Questions were answered by Dr Anne Goh from the Singapore Paediatric Society. The information provided is for your general knowledge only. You should seek professional advice or treatment for your child’s condition.
Q1, our question of the week wins a Kirei Kirei gift set worth $60. The winner has been notified. Stand a chance at winning this gift set by emailing your questions on hygiene care to hygienecare@newstoday.com.sg
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From TODAY, Health – Tuesday, 28-April-2009
a public education project supported by the Singapore Paediatric Society (www.sps.org.sg) and Lion Corporation
Q1
When my husband comes back from work, he carries and cuddles our baby. I’m concerned that the bacteria on his body will be transferred to our baby. He says it’s fine because he isn’t sick and, therefore, the bacteria on him is minimal. Is he right?
A
If your husband is working in a clean environment — such as an office — there won’t be more germs on him if he is not unwell. If he is working in a hospital or laboratory or factory where he is exposed to germs or chemicals, then he may want to consider changing his work clothes and having a shower before carrying the baby.
Q2 My teenage son loves sports and he plays soccer in school every day. Recently, I’ve realised that he has developed bad body odour. What can he do to manage this problem?
A
Body odour is caused by the release of chemicals when bacteria on the skin break down sweat. These chemicals release an unpleasant smell. Some areas of skin, such as the armpits, produce body odour as these glands produce proteins and oily substances that bacteria feed on.
At puberty, sweat glands develop under the stimulation of hormones. So, your teenage son will sweat more after playing soccer and, therefore, be more likely to produce body odour.
To reduce body odour, advise him to take regular showers and use fresh clothes and socks every day.
An antiperspirant may be used to reduce sweating.
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Questions were answered by Dr Anne Goh from the Singapore Paediatric Society. The information provided is for your general knowledge only. You should seek professional advice or treatment for your child’s condition.
Q1, our question of the week wins a Kirei Kirei gift set worth $60. The winner has been notified. Stand a chance at winning this gift set by emailing your questions on hygiene care to hygienecare@newstoday.com.sg
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From TODAY, Health – Tuesday, 28-April-2009
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