Signs and symptoms of poor hygiene
Certain things make you know you have poor hygiene or have not been observing good hygiene habits. Here are some signs that show you or someone else has poor hygiene:
- Body odor due to not bathing regularly
- Wearing dirty clothes
- unwashed and dishevelled hair
- Mouth odor (bad breath), the food between teeth, or signs of tooth decay [5] and gingivitis [6]
- Keeping dirty and untrimmed fingernails and toenails
These symptoms indicate that someone may have poor hygiene. You must correct them to avoid any form of Infection or disease.