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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face… of 25. However, it can continue well into adulthood. Certain things can trigger or make acne worse: Hormonal changes. This happens during puberty, before a…
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Keloids (Raised Scars)
Keloids are a type of raised scar. They occur where the skin has healed after an injury and can grow… are Black, Latino, or Asian. You are younger than 30 years of age. You are pregnant. You are a teenager going through puberty. You have…
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Talking to Your Kids About Virginity
Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well… for kids to struggle with deciding when they are ready to have sex. Certain factors can affect this. Teens who go through puberty earlier might…
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Male Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the breast. Men can get breast cancer even though it… or tumor. Tumors can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Boys and girls have similar amounts of breast tissue when young. At puberty, girls produce…
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Insulin Therapy
All people who have type 1 diabetes and some who have type 2 diabetes must take insulin. It helps control… your lifestyle. Stress levels, how often you exercise, and how fast your body absorbs food can affect measurements. Hormonal changes related to puberty, menstrual cycles,…
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For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when eating… An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when it comes to eating. Three…
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