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Anytime you have a skin problem that doesn’t go away, you should make an appointment with your health care provider. Small lumps or cysts (fluid filled sacs under the skin) are common and most of the time aren’t dangerous. They can sometimes get infected and in very rare cases they can be something serious. It […]
The best way to protect yourself from bug bites and stings is to avoid places where bugs are likely to be or wear long sleeves and long plants and insect repellant. Here are some tips: Wear light colored clothing: long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and shoes. Try not to wear bright or flower print […]
Eczema, pronounced “eck-zeh-ma” is a chronic skin condition. The medical word for it is: “atopic dermatitis.” If you have eczema, your skin is likely to feel itchy, red, rough, dry, scaly, and sometimes, it may feel bumpy. It’s not contagious, so others can’t catch it from you. What causes eczema? There is no known cause […]
It’s possible that you may have a condition called adolescent gynecomastia. What happens with adolescent gynecomastia is that the tissue underneath a guys’ nipples starts to grow, and it may look like he has small breasts. Don’t worry though; this is a common condition, and usually goes away within a few months to a year. […]
The treatment for itchiness in the groin area depends on what’s causing it. Various things can cause itchiness such as: skin irritation, an allergic reaction, lice (crabs), genital herpes, and genital warts. There are many different treatments, which is why it’s important to get checked out by your health care provider and get the right one. […]
It is critical to take any strong pain in your penis or testicles seriously. Testicular torsion or “twisting of the testes” is rare (1 out of 4000 guys’ under the age of 25 per year) but it is important for boys/young men to know about it because surgical treatments are needed right away to save […]
There is a really wide range of “normal” body hair. It also changes a lot from one ethnicity to another. The first thing I would think about is how much hair you have in relation to your parents – if it’s pretty similar I wouldn’t be worried at all. Even within families, it can vary […]
Do you know what causes poison ivy rash? It’s the sap oil that’s made by poison ivy plants that’s responsible for irritant reactions. It’s the same substance that’s found in poison oak and poison sumac plants. If you’ve had a skin rash after coming in contact with one or more of these plants, you may […]
What’s the big deal? Is there a right way to wash your hands? There actually is a right way to wash your hands, which is the best method to lower germs from being spread from person to person. You can use any kind of soap you like. Antibacterial soap is good but regular soap is […]
It’s great that you are trying to get more sleep! Teens need an average of about 9 hours of sleep every night. Getting more sleep can improve your concentration and alertness and even help you get better grades in school. There are things you can do so you are able to wind down earlier so […]