Health crossword

1. a chronic skin condition characterized by patches of red, itchy, dry, or swollen skin
5. acne a severe type of acne that requires medical treatment
8. the middle layer of skin, which contains hair follicles
12. small insects that attach to hair and feed on human blood
13. a product designed to cover up body odor
16. a clear part of the eye that focuses light on the retina
17. the part of the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound
18. a product designed to stop or dry up sweat
22. a sticky, colorless substance formed by bacteria in the mouth; coats the teeth and slowly dissolves enamel
23. an inflammation of the gums
24. nerve the tissue by which nerve impulses travel from the retina to the brain
25. hair follicles underneath your skin that contain oil-producing glands
26. the colored part of the eye that constricts and dilates the pupil

2. a spiral tube in the inner ear that senses sound vibrations and transmits them to the auditory nerve
3. art permanent decorations that are applied to the body; examples include tattoos and piercings
4. an infection in which bacteria gets beneath the gums and destroys gum and bone
6. cavity the area of your mouth that includes the lips, teeth, and tongue
7. dead skin that flakes off the scalp due to dryness, infrequent shampooing, or irritation
9. a product that protects the skin by absorbing and scattering UV rays
10. the innermost layer of skin, which contains fat, blood vessels, and nerve endings; attaches to underlying bone and muscle
11. the outermost layer of skin, which protects the body from foreign substances and contains pigment-producing cells
14. the clear tissue covering the front of the eye
15. light an invisible type of radiation that emanates from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps
19. a skin condition in which inflamed, clogged hair follicles cause pimples
20. the black opening in the middle of the iris through which light passes
21. the condition of having bad-smelling breath