 Around the world the terms youth, adolescent, teenager, and young person are interchanged, often meaning the same thing, occassionaly differentiated. Youth generally refers to a time of life that is neither childhood nor adulthood, but rather, somewhere in-between. A teenager or teen is a person whose age is a number ending in teen in the English language: that is to say, someone from the age of 13 to the age of 19. The word is of recent origin, only having appeared around the mid 20th century.
Equivalent words in other languages may apply to a larger age bracket, including (at least some) preteens; e.g. tiener in Dutch officially from 12, colloquially from 10.
There are numerous activities in which teenagers engage, namely family, education, work and recreation; these occur in school, home, youth organizations and other settings throughout the community. Many argue that in Western culture, a distinct youth culture has developed. This culture is often distinctly different from the mainstream culture, sometimes in rebellion against it, and thus is often referred to as a subculture or counterculture. This rebellion is also referred to as youth voice, and is used in positively ways, including youth leadership and youth participation activities. |
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Acne
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 Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. These factors lead to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Although acne is usually not a serious health threat, it can be a source of significant emotional distress. Severe acne can lead to permanent scarring.
Acne types:. - Acne vulgaris - most commonly experienced around puberty, typically of the face and shoulders/chest
- Acne rosacea - a red rash predominantly on the face
- Acne keloidalis nuchae (Pseudofolliculitis nuchae) - a rash caused by shaving
- Acne conglobata (Hidradenitis suppurativa) - chronic abscesses or boils of sweat glands and hair follicles; in the underarms, groin and buttocks, and under the breasts in women
- Acne cosmetica - acne caused by cosmetics
- Acne fulminans - an extreme form of acne conglobata
- Acne medicamentosa - acne caused by starting or stopping a medicine
- Baby acne - a rash seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead of infants
- Chloracne - an acne rash caused by exposure to chlorinated hydrocarbons such as dioxins or PCBs
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