Archive for the 'Teenage Problems' Category

Causes and Symptoms of Acne

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Definition From a medical point of view, acne is a very common dermatosis caused by an inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles, which is induced by the bacterium Propionibacterium Acnes and/or by a change in hormones. Researchers have discovered the entire genome of this bacterium, which could lead to even more specifically targeted drugs in the [...]

Psychological Impact of Acne

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Acne is a very common skin disorder, varying in form from small red dots to large cysts. Those different types of acne can develop from one to another. According to statistical data, almost all people suffer from acne at some point of their life, and it’s not just teenagers as nearly 50% of adult women [...]

Teenage Depression and Suicide

Friday, June 13th, 2008

According to some studies, depression afflicts between 6% and 12% of American high school students. Depression in childen and adolescents is easily missed unless parents, teachers, and medical personnel recognize its signs and symptoms. Without the ability to recognize these symptoms, the first inkling a parent my have of the severity of a child’s illness [...]

Troubled teens

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

There are enough cases of drug abuse, family violence, juvenile crime, school truancy that get the parents worried. Teenagers are also known for their need to test their independence and rights. Many parents find that dealing with troubled teens is becoming increasingly challenging in today’s world. TEEN PROBLEMS – You need to realize that teens [...]