TeensHealth

1Skin, Hair, and Nails
Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies. Hair and nails are actually modified types of skin.

2La piel, el cabello y las uñas
La piel es nuestro órgano más grande. Si la piel de un varón adulto típico de 150 libras (68 kilogramos) fuera estirada, cubriría unas 2 yardas cuadradas (1,7 metros cuadrados) y pesaría unas 9 libras (4 kilogramos). La piel protege la red de músculos, huesos, nervios, vasos sanguíneos y todo lo que hay dentro de nuestro cuerpo. Nuestros párpados tienen la piel más fina y las plantas de los pies, la más gruesa.

3Flash Interactive: Body Basics: Skin and Hair
Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies. Hair and nails are actually modified types of skin.

4Alopecia: Kayla's Story
Kayla lost her hair, but that didn't stop her from winning beauty pageants. Read how the winner of the Miss Delaware crown relied on confidence and leadership to stand above the crowd.

5Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes skin cells to build up on the surface of the skin where they form itchy, red patches and thick scales. Find out how to deal with psoriasis, and what causes it, in this article for teens.

6Hair Loss
Baldness or hair loss may seem like something only adults need to worry about. But when teens lose more than the usual amount of hair, it may mean that something is going on.

7Diseases & Conditions
From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

8Pityriasis Rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a pink or gray skin rash that's common in teens and young adults. It may itch, but it's harmless. Find out what to do about it in this article for teens.

9Ringworm
Ringworm isn't a worm at all - it's the name for a type of fungal skin infection. The good news is that ringworm is easy to treat.

10Ingrown Toenails
A toenail is ingrown when it begins to break through and grow into the soft skin of the toe. Find out more about ingrown toenails.