Puberty

November 2019 in “ Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde ”

Reinhold Kerbl

hormones hair growth hair loss puberty cultural trends male adolescents

TLDR The document concludes that pediatricians play a vital role in supporting adolescents through puberty and should enhance their competence in this area.

The document summarizes a thematic issue of "Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde" journal, focusing on various aspects of puberty. B. Böttcher's article highlights the importance of careful consideration of family history and initial examinations when starting contraception during puberty, discussing different methods including the pill, vaginal ring, hormone patch, implant, injection, and IUD, and the condom's role in preventing sexually transmitted infections. B. Stier's work examines the intellectual and social development of boys, noting the impact of father-son relationships, peer groups, and social media. K. Kapelari explores the physiological and pathological aspects of hair growth and loss in relation to hormones and cultural trends towards less body hair in male adolescents. P. Scheer's contribution looks at the evolution of peer groups and the influence of electronic media and social networks on youth. The document underscores the critical role of pediatricians in guiding adolescents through puberty and the need for enhanced competence in this area, also briefly mentioning new US guidelines on tic disorders, their natural progression, and the significance of early consultation and treatment.

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