Know the Signs: Eating Disorders

Early detection improves chances of successfully treating a condition Eating disorders can have serious, life-altering consequences in both children and adults. But they go beyond the typical associations, which are simply undereating or purging after large meals. Such disorders most commonly develop in the…

Have We Gone Soft on Obesity?

The Body Positivity Movement has allowed women of a “certain size” to feel comfortable in their skin, to gain a sense of worth in a society that may have deemed them worthless in prior decades. But what, exactly, is the Body Positivity Movement in…

Acne Care for Adolescents

An overview of comprehensive treatment Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition in adolescents, with a reported prevalence of 70% to 87%.1 Acne is classified as inflammatory, noninflammatory, comedonal, pustular, papular, nodular or a combination of these.2 It is categorized as mild, moderate or…