Personal Hygiene

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Many diseases and conditions can be prevented or controlled through appropriate personal hygiene and by regularly washing parts of the body and hair with soap and water. Good body washing practices can prevent the spread of hygiene-related diseases.

Keeping Hands Clean
A boy washing his hands with his mother's assistance

Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.

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Nail Hygiene
Cutting nails with nail clippers

Learn more about grooming your nails and best ways to prevent nail infections.

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Facial Cleanliness
Person washing their face

Learn about why it’s important to wash your face regularly and important ways facial hygiene prevents disease.

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Coughing and Sneezing
Another sick day with a woman sneezing

Learn about preventing the spread of disease when you cough or sneeze.

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Foot Hygiene
Person washing their foot

Learn more about hygiene for healthy feet and the dangers of fish pedicures, how to prevent athlete’s foot and more.

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Hair and Scalp Hygiene
Man washing his hair

Learn how maintaining a healthy scalp and proper hair care can prevent and control many diseases and conditions.

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Page last reviewed: June 15, 2022
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention