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Puberty Directory
Puberty usually begins in girls between ages 8-13 and in boys between 10-15. In girls, normal changes include breast development, body hair growth, and starting your first period. In boys, puberty brings about changes such as genital growth, body hair growth, increase in height, and a deeper voice. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about what puberty is, what to expect for boys and girls, what to do about early puberty, and much more.
Medical Reference
Can Adults Get Mumps?
Mumps was once a common childhood virus. But can adults get it, too? Learn what might put you at risk and how you can reduce your chances of getting this once-common infection.
Becoming a Woman - Changes in Your Body
While these changes might make you feel unsure of yourself at times, they can also be exciting. You are becoming a young woman! Learning about what is going on with your body will help you get through these changes.
The Basics of Acne
What is acne? Get the basics on this skin condition from the experts at WebMD.
Teenage Acne
Teenage acne is very common. Learn about this skin condition.
Features
Blossoming Too Early?
American girls are reaching puberty younger than ever.
The Facts about Puberty (for Guys)
There are a few things guys should understand about their bodies when they are going through puberty.
Teen Acne Solutions
Most teens will have some acne, ranging from an occasional breakout to chronic acne. But it can be treated. Here's what works to curb pimples.
Helping Your Child Cope With Precocious Puberty
Tips on helping a child with early puberty understand their developing body.
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Slideshows & Images
Stages of Puberty
See what to expect as your child goes through puberty. Find out about the changes you'll see including growth spurts, acne, and more.
Slideshow: Stages of Puberty
Girl to Woman: Your Changing Body During Puberty
See these signs of puberty for young girls. Find out what happens during puberty including acne, breast changes, growth spurts, and more.
Slideshow: Girl to Woman: Your Changing Body During Puberty
Quizzes
Myths and Facts About Teen Acne
Do you know what causes acne and how to avoid flare-ups? Take this quiz and find out.
Myths and Facts About Your Breasts
Want to know the facts about your developing breasts? Take this quiz and see how much you already know.
Grooming Tips for Teen Guys
Test your knowledge of teen guy grooming topics like shaving, acne, body odor, and more with this quiz.
How Much Do You Know About Puberty?
Take this quiz to test yourself about puberty in boys, physical growth, sexual development, acne, facial hair, height, and more.
Health Tools
Teen Acne: How to Treat It
With the advances in acne treatment during the last two decades, no one needs to suffer through teen acne. Here are tips to help teenage girls control acne.
How to Talk to Your Parents
When you’re a teenage girl, it can be difficult to talk to your parents. But parents can be a great source of information, comfort, and wisdom, if you let them in. Here’s how to talk to your parents and why.
Daughter Puberty Evaluator