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1 Non-fiction: Your Skin Unmasked Your Skin Unmasked By Margie Markarian Find out what s going on beneath the surface. What do you think is the body s largest organ? It s something that covers each of us from head to toe. And by the time you re an adult, you will have about 8 pounds of it. It s skin! It keeps your insides in and the outside out, says Linda Franks, a New York City dermatologist (skin doctor) who treats teens. Without skin, you d look a lot like a piece of meat at the supermarket. Not exactly a pretty picture! That s not all. Skin acts as a shield for your body, says Ron Davis, a dermatologist who teaches at Tulane University s School of Medicine in New Orleans. Skin also helps fight off infections, maintain body temperature, protect the body s organs, give us our sense of touch. Skin s color and texture also helps define what you look like. But its importance is more than just skin deep. Read on to learn more about keeping your skin as healthy as it can be. Skin Problems It s easy to take skin for granted until something goes wrong or changes. Rashes, pimples, warts, and athlete s foot are just a few common (and annoying!) skin concerns for teens. It s hard not to be self-conscious about skin problems, says Davis, because many things that happen to skin affect the way you look. Most skin problems go away with time, proper skin care, and the help of remedies you can buy at the store. More stubborn or serious skin problems may need a doctor s attention or prescription medicine to help them heal. 1 Article: Copyright 2010 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission.

2 Non-fiction: Your Skin Unmasked Here are some examples of skin problems many teens face, where they come from, why they show up, and how you can take care of them. Acne and pimples. Hormonal changes in the body trigger more activity in the skin s oil glands during the teen years. Sometimes, the glands produce more oil than the skin needs to stay moist. When that happens, the oil, sweat, bacteria, and dead skin cells can mix together and plug up the pores (tiny holes) on your skin s surface. The result can be pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, or full-blown acne. Rashes. Rashes happen when you come in contact with something that irritates your skin. Rashes are usually red, itchy, warm to the touch, and sometimes bumpy. Allergies to foods, plants, or animals sometimes cause rashes. So do sensitivities to soaps, fragrances, cosmetics, fabrics, chemicals in household products, and even heat from the sun. Cuts and scrapes. Ever had a small splinter that caused giant-sized pain? a deep cut that bled a lot and needed stitches? Then you probably experienced an injury to the dermis, the thicker layer of skin that lies just beneath the exposed layer (the epidermis). The dermis is home to nerve endings (that s why a sliver hurts so much) and blood vessels (that s why there is so much bleeding when you get a deep cut). Warts. Warts are raised lumps of skin and are usually found on hands and feet. They are caused by viruses. Warts are usually harmless infections but can be annoying or make you feel self-conscious. Products available in stores can treat warts on hands. Warts on the bottoms of the feet usually need to be removed by a doctor because they make walking uncomfortable. Bacterial and fungal infections. An opening in the skin can lead to infections from bacteria or a fungus. Athlete s foot is an example of a fungal infection that thrives in dark, moist areas. It spreads easily in locker room showers. Body piercings and tattoos are at a high risk for bacterial infections. That is why piercing and tattooing need to be done under supersanitary conditions. The body parts that get pierced or tattooed also need to be kept clean during the healing period. The Keys to Healthy Skin The surest route to healthy skin is to keep it clean. Experts say to wash your face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap. When acne breakouts occur, try using a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. You can also spot treat pimples with an ointment containing benzoyl peroxide. Both of those ingredients help fight the bacteria that cause acne breakouts. Article: Copyright 2010 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission. 2

3 Non-fiction: Your Skin Unmasked It s natural to want to look your best, but it s also important to be realistic. It s impossible to have perfect skin we all have blemishes of some kind, says Ira Skolnik, a Concord, Mass., dermatologist. That even goes for celebrities and models! Many times, magazine photos are changed to make skin look perfect, Skolnik says. Another key to healthy skin is to always wear sunscreen. The sun exposure you get before you are 18 years old plays a big role in the health of your skin later in life, says Skolnik. Exposing your skin to the sun (or a tanning bed) without protection can age skin early, and may also lead to skin cancer. The good news? There is a lot you can start doing right now to ensure that you ll have healthy skin for a lifetime! If you take care of your skin, says Skolnik, it will take care of you. Skin Deep There s more to skin than what you see on the surface. Here s a look at what goes on in our skin s three layers. Article: Copyright 2010 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission. 3

4 Non-fiction: Your Skin Unmasked Bsip/Photo Researchers, Inc. Miss Florida Teen: Face-to-Face With Skin Cancer Kayla Collier, 19, will never forget the day she went shopping for a dress to wear to a dance. It was the same day her mother noticed a suspicious spot on her back. 4 Article: Copyright 2010 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission.

5 Non-fiction: Your Skin Unmasked AP Images I was in the dressing room trying on a green and gold halter dress, recalls Collier, who was crowned Miss Florida Teen in She asked if I had bumped into something or scratched my back because I had a dark brown spot that looked like a rippled scab. When she showed the spot to a dermatologist, he removed it right away and sent it to a medical lab for testing. She didn t think it was anything to worry about. A week later, however, she was shocked when the test showed she had melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. I thought, This can t be happening. I m only 16 years old. Fortunately, Collier s cancer was caught early. She had surgery to remove it, and the cancer has not returned. But for the rest of her life, she and her doctors will have to check her skin regularly for suspicious moles and growths. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Ultraviolet rays from the sun and indoor tanning equipment are the most common causes of skin cancer. Collier s cancer was likely triggered by both. I live in Florida, am fair skinned, and sunburn easily, says Collier. I always wore sunscreen at the beach but not every time I went out to play and run around in the yard with my brothers. Collier regrets ever using a tanning bed. She went no more than five times in her life, she says, during the spring of the year melanoma was found. I wanted to look tan before a pageant, she says. As part of her Miss Florida Teen platform, Collier frequently talks about preventing teen skin cancer at events sponsored by the American Cancer Society. She has even given speeches to lawmakers in her state about creating laws that would limit teens use of tanning beds. 5 Article: Copyright 2010 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission.

6 Questions: Your Skin Unmasked Name: Date: 1. According to the passage, which of the following is the body s largest organ? A lungs B heart C liver D skin 2. In the passage, which of the following does the passage recommend as a solution to common skin problems? A read magazines for tips B do not put on sunscreen C go tanning often D keep it clean 3. It can be concluded from the passage that A protecting the skin is important B everyone has perfect skin C many skin problems cannot be fixed D it is okay to go tanning a lot 4. Read this sentence from the passage: It s impossible to have perfect skin we all have blemishes of some kind. As used in the sentence, blemishes means A cancer B prescriptions for a skin problem C things that are not perfect D celebrities and models 5. What is a main idea of this passage? A how to prevent common skin problems B how models get perfect skin C how to wash your face properly D when to go to the doctor about a problem 1

7 Questions: Your Skin Unmasked 6. According to the passage, what plays a big role in the health of your skin later on in life? 7. Why might a teenager feel self-conscious about his or her blemishes or other skin problems? 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. It is important to wear sunscreen it will prevent skin cancer later on in life. A but B after C although D because 9. Answer the following questions based on the sentence below. Your skin helps protect your body by acting as a shield. What? your skin (does) What? How? 2

8 Questions: Your Skin Unmasked 10. Read the vocabulary word and definition below and complete questions 10a, 10b, and 11. Vocabulary Word: protection (pro tec tion): is a shield against something bad or unpleasant, or from something that can hurt. 10a. Read the sentences below and underline the word protection. 1. The human skin provides important protection against infections, which would enter the body without our natural shield. 2. Sunscreen is a good protection against the sun s dangerous ultraviolet rays. 3. Seatbelts provide protection when you are in a car, so you won t be hurt if the car stops suddenly. 4. Going to the doctor regularly is also a form of protection, by making sure there isn t something wrong. 5. When you re biking, you should wear a helmet as protection for your head 10b. Which of the two objects below provides more protection from the sun? 11. When you go to the beach on a sunny day, what would be a good form of protection? 3

9 Teacher Guide & Answers: Your Skin Unmasked Teacher Guide & Answers Passage Reading Level: Lexile 970 Featured Text Structure: Problem/Solution the writer poses a problem and suggests possible solutions Passage Summary: This passage talks about the importance of human skin, listing common skin problems and describing the story of a teenager who battled skin cancer. 1. According to the passage, which of the following is the body s largest organ? A lungs B heart C liver D skin 2. Which of the following does the passage recommend as a solution to common skin problems? A read magazines for tips B do not put on sunscreen C go tanning often D keep it clean 3. It can be concluded from the passage that A protecting the skin is important B everyone has perfect skin C many skin problems cannot be fixed D it is okay to go tanning a lot 4. Read this sentence from the passage: It s impossible to have perfect skin we all have blemishes of some kind. As used in the sentence, blemishes means A cancer B prescriptions for a skin problem C things that are not perfect D celebrities and models 5. What is a main idea of this passage? A how to prevent common skin problems B how models get perfect skin C how to wash your face properly D when to go to the doctor about a problem 6. According to the passage, what plays a big role in the health of your skin later on in life? Suggested answer: How much sun exposure you get before you are 18 years old plays a big role in the health of your skin later on in life. [see paragraph #15] 7. Why might a teenager feel self-conscious about his or her blemishes or other skin problems? 1

10 Teacher Guide & Answers: Your Skin Unmasked Suggested answer: Many teenagers see magazine photos of models and celebrities that have been changed to make their skin look perfect, and want to be just like them, and may feel self-conscious about their own blemishes. [paragraph #14] 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. It is important to wear sunscreen it will prevent skin cancer later on in life. A but B after C although D because 9. Answer the following questions based on the sentence below. Your skin helps protect your body by acting as a shield. What? your skin (does) What? helps protect your body How? by acting as a shield 10. ReadWorks recommends that you teach this vocabulary word to the whole class out loud using the four steps listed below. Vocabulary Word: protection Step 1: Introduce the word a. Teacher writes the word on the board and divides it into syllables: (pro tec tion) b. Teacher says: This word is protection. What is the word? [All students reply together out loud: protection. ] Step 2: Provide a child-friendly definition a. Teacher says: Protection is a shield against something bad or unpleasant, or from something that can hurt. b. Teacher says: In the passage, the author discusses different types of protection like sunscreen that may help keep skin healthy and cancer-free. c. Teacher says: What is the word? [All students reply together out loud: protection. ] Step 3: Practice the word Teacher provides examples and additional opportunities to repeat the word. Read the 1 st sentence out loud to your students. Begin reading it again and when you come to the vocabulary word prompt students to say the vocabulary word out loud. Then, finish reading the sentence out loud to your students. 2

11 Teacher Guide & Answers: Your Skin Unmasked 10a. 1. The human skin provides important protection against infections, which would enter the body without our natural shield. 2. Sunscreen is a good protection against the sun s dangerous ultraviolet rays. 3. Seatbelts provide protection when you are in a car, so you won t be hurt if the car stops suddenly. 4. Going to the doctor regularly is also a form of protection, by making sure there isn t something wrong. 5. When you re biking, you should wear a helmet as protection for your head. Step 4: Check for student understanding This step can be completed as a whole class activity or as an independent practice. 10b. Which of the two objects below provides more protection from the sun? 11. When you go to the beach on a sunny day, what would be a good form of protection? Suggested answer: Good protection could include sunscreen, a hat, or a sun umbrella to shield the skin against the harmful sun. Suggested Additional Vocabulary: texture, self-conscious, remedies, stubborn, irritates, exposure, protection, ensure, suspicious 3

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