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Can You Get Genital Herpes From a Cold Sore? for Teens
It’s possible to get genital herpes from oral sex whether or not the other person has a cold sore. Find out why.
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Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin for Teens
Sometimes it may seem like your skin is impossible to manage, especially when you find a huge zit on your nose or a cold sore at the corner of your mouth. Here are ways to prevent and treat common skin problems.
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Genital Herpes for Teens
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). There's no cure for genital herpes, but medicines can help control it.
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Can Fingering or Oral Sex Cause an Infection? for Teens
It’s possible to get an infection from “fingering” (sex that involves fingers) or oral sex. One sign may be if your genitals stay itchy, sore, or red.
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Coping With Colds for Teens
Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.
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Can Someone With No Sores Still Pass the Herpes Virus to Others? for Teens
When a person has genital herpes (often called herpes) but no sores, it can still be passed on to someone else. Learn why and how to protect yourself.
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Tonsillitis for Teens
You wake up and your throat is swollen and you have a fever. Could it be tonsillitis? Find out what tonsillitis is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
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Psoriasis for Teens
Psoriasis causes skin cells to build up on the surface of the skin where they form itchy, red areas and thick scales. Find out how to deal with psoriasis, and what causes it.
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What Are Dental Dams? for Teens
Find out about dental dams, square pieces of stretchy latex or a similar material that go over a woman's genitals when she receives oral sex.
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Proximal Biceps Tendonitis for Teens
In teens, biceps tendonitis is usually an overuse injury that causes tendons in the upper arm to be swollen or irritated. Most cases heal on their own if you follow a few guidelines from your doctor.