All My Children

Adolescence Body Odour

Body odours become much stronger in adolescence—partly as a result of glandular changes and skin changes, partly as the result of axillary (armpit) hair on which perspiration collects and is decomposed by bacterial action. It is essential that teenagers, in a society like ours which considers body smells offensive, take a careful soap or shower daily and follow with an underarm deodorant.

Adolescence Hair and Scalp

Sweat is more profuse and oily in adolescence, which means that hair on the head gets to look greasy and straggly in a shorter time. Dandruff appears in winter and may become profuse. The hair should be washed once a week, more often if necessary. If dandruff is troublesome, a dermatologist should be consulted. Continue Reading »

Splotch was out shopping with Magix and Mub. Splotch loved going to the shops with Magix, but today was a little different because Mub had come along with them. Usually Mub stayed at home with Papi, but not today.

Before too long, Mub began whining. He reached out and pulled Splotch’s hair. “Ouch! Stop that Mub,” moaned Splotch. But Mub just carried on whining and hitting Splotch and pulling her hair. Continue Reading »