Physical Changes

Acne is caused by the increased production of an oily substance in the glands of the skin -- not by dirt or by eating fatty foods. ...

Acne treatment should be individualized and begun as early as possible. ...

Gynecomastia most commonly is related to the hormonal changes found with puberty, and tends to go away on its own with time. ...

Find out whether there is a point at which "developing" girls need to start wearing bras. ...

Breast development during puberty occurs in about 70 percent of boys. Get information about this embarrassing problem. ...

Find out at what point asymmetric breast development should be evaluated. ...

Breast buds are an indication that your daughter is simply in the early stages of puberty. ...

A mother finds a breast lump on her 11-year-old boy. Our expert weighs in on how normal this is. ...

A mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best. ...

Since gynecomastia is usually mild, we attempt to reassure boys that it's normal and nothing to worry about. ...