...and I feel really uncomfortable wearing swimsuits or halters. It’s hard to have fun in the sun when you’re worried about bacne. But back acne is quite common. Dr. Vivian Bucay, a dermo in San Antonio, Texas, suggests showering after...
Is it bad for my nails to always have polish on them? If you can’t live without your weekly mani, don’t worry: Polish isn’t harmful to the health of your nails, says Dr. Vivian W. Bucay, a dermatologist and assistant clinical...
I’ve been invited to a bunch of pool parties this summer. What if I have my period? I’m scared of tampons. Tampons can be super scary at first. But, if you want to swim during your period, tampons are a must...
I made a huge mistake a couple months ago. I tried shaving my arms, and now the hair keeps coming back all stubbly so I have to keep shaving them. Is there anything I can do to fix this disaster? Stop...
I have dark hairs around my nipples. Why are they there, and how can I get rid of them? Pluck them! Gently pull out the little rascals with tweezers. Avoid waxing or shaving that area—it’s too tender, and you’ll get...
Whenever something really stressful happens, I feel like I am going to throw up. How can I make this go away? Nausea is a natural response to stress. When under pressure due to an oral report, family issues, friendship strife...
I fall asleep everywhere—in class, after school, even in choir. I once dozed off right in the middle of practice. No matter how early I go to bed, I can’t fall asleep until after 3 a.m. What’s wrong with me? ...
Why do I always crave candy? I spend all my allowance on it and can’t seem to get enough. If you were screaming for ice cream, it could be that your body needed calcium. But because candy has no nutritional value...
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