GDJK+Boys+Changes

**__PHYSICAL CHANGES FOR BOYS__** ​
**To Our Home Page** In Puberty most boys usually starts at the age of 13 to 16. A bit later than girls. __**Hair Growth ​**__ Most changes usually happen on the face first with facial hair starting to grow on the chin and upper lip. This can then lead to shaving. Then hair starts to grow on the cheeks and starts to grow darker. Body, pubic, leg, arm and underarm hair start to grow and become darker and thicker. Another factor in puberty is washing hair. During puberty, hormones rush into your hair cells as well and causes it to become dirtier more often. If not washed, hair clumps together and it is very difficult to comb and can have a 'greasy' feeling. Once daily or once every two days can keep at bay, but if it is really bad, wash it every day. __**Pimples**__ During this period oil glands in the skin trigger 'breakouts' of sebum, ( an oily substance that is used in the skin to keep the skin hydrated). This substance can be blocked and form a spot on your face. This is called a pimple. A whole lot of pimple breakouts are common during puberty and can be treated using anti-acne cream or gel such as Clearasil. Some people can get really bad breakouts but it will all go away after puberty because the hormones aren't as vicious as they were during puberty. Be warned! If you attack pimples by popping them they will scar you for life!!