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What is the definition or description of: adolescent medicine?

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Adolescent medicine: Adolescent medicine is a pediatric specialty that specializes in teenagers and medical problems specific to teens. Many adolescent medicine specialists treat acne, pid, sexually transmitted diseases, and adhd.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Adolescent medicine: Is a medical subspecialty that focuses on care of pediatric patients who are in the adolescent period of development. A primary care subspecialty, adolescent medicine incorporates aspects of gynecology, endocrinology, sports medicine, nutrition, dermatology and psychology. The high prevalence issues during this period are: std, birth control, menstrual & eating disorders, drug use, acne, etc).

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