Question 1

does using accutane stunt your growth?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Until you've reached your maximum height, it's not wise to start isotretinoin. There's a theoretical risk of early closure of the epiphyses.

Question 2

the chance of accutane stunting your growth?

Accepted Answer

Accutane & Growth: Growth arrest has been reported.  However, it's very rare.  There just isn't enough data to make firm recommendations about x-ray monitoring.  I can tell you that it isn't standard practice to obtain such x-rays.  As to how reliably predictive they are of side-effects is questionable.

Question 3

can you say if it could isotretinoin ( a.k.a accutane among other generic names ) stunt my growth?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Isotretinoin has been observed to change bone density in clinical trials. Premature epiphyseal (growth plate) closure has also been reported. Its overall long term effect on the skeleton is not known.

Question 4

my son is 15. i am concerned he has been taking 40 mg per day of accutane for 3 months. will it stunt his growth?

Accepted Answer

Severe acne?: I am assuming he has severe acne and is followed by Dermatology.  They typically treat with Accutane for 6 months at a time. I am assuming they reviewed the risks with accutane,  I am not aware that Accutane will stunt your growth, and most likely at 15 he already has had his growth spurt.

Question 5

i took accutane twice for six months each when i was fifteen and sixteen, i'm 19 now. i am shorter than my predicted height, did it stunt my growth?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Accutane is an oral form of vitamin a.  The worst side effect for a pregnant female is defects in the development of the fetus.  Other side effects can include night vision compromise, dry mucosa/skin, sunburn, nausea/diarrhea, headache, depression, fatigue, triglyceride elevation, aching joints.  There is no reliable study that links compromised bone growth/height deficits to taking accutane.

Question 6

if you take accutane for 6 months, does it have any effect on male penile growth? i.e. hinder or stunt sexual maturation?

Accepted Answer

Accutane & hormones: Accutane does not interfere with sexual maturation.

Question 7

i'm 22 year old male. took accutane aged 20 for period of 6 months. did it stunt my height (closure of bone plates) and stunt my penis growth?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Linear  growth and penile growth are more or less finished by the age of 17 in most males & slowed significantly in others.If you went into puberty about the same time as your friends, it is unlikely that you would grow after 19.

Question 8

how likely are growth plates to close after accutane course?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: The current published data suggests that this side effect occurs in 1 of 10,000 skeletally immature patients taking Accutane for acne. If you are 18, however, chances are that your physes are almost fully closed already. If you are under 18, a simple x-ray of your hand can determine whether your physes remain open and growing. Consider a consult via HealthTap Concierge www.healthtap.com/saurbornmd

Question 9

i am taking accutane and i am still going through puberty. does taking accutane stops growth hormones?

Accepted Answer

No: Although Accutane has a long list of side effects and interactions with other medications, which you should look at since you are atkimg this medicine, it is not known for any major effect on growth hormones. Pl check with your doctor who is monitoring your treatment.

Question 10

is biotin safe to take as a teenager for beard growth, have a solid beard going at 17 but is patchy. i'm also on accutane if that matters. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Safe but useless: Taking biotin is safe but it will not make your beard grow any better. Give your beard some time and it is likely to even out.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.

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Does using accutane stunt your growth?

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The chance of accutane stunting your growth?

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Can you say if it could isotretinoin ( a.k.a accutane among other generic names ) stunt my growth?

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My son is 15. i am concerned he has been taking 40 mg per day of accutane for 3 months. will it stunt his growth?

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I took accutane twice for six months each when i was fifteen and sixteen, i'm 19 now. i am shorter than my predicted height, did it stunt my growth?

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If you take accutane for 6 months, does it have any effect on male penile growth? i.e. hinder or stunt sexual maturation?

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I'm 22 year old male. took accutane aged 20 for period of 6 months. did it stunt my height (closure of bone plates) and stunt my penis growth?

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How likely are growth plates to close after accutane course?

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I am taking accutane and i am still going through puberty. does taking accutane stops growth hormones?

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Is biotin safe to take as a teenager for beard growth, have a solid beard going at 17 but is patchy. i'm also on accutane if that matters. thanks?

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