Question 1

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 2

how is it possible that my penis didnt grow? even in the slightest? ive had pain/discomfort in my genitalia for about 4 years now with no medical explanation. could the injury that happened have stunted growth since it was around the time i was 15?

Accepted Answer

? U seen urologist: Penis does not grow after puberty &amp; you havn't reported ercect length. Very common for men to think their penis is too small. In fact 50 -70% of men wish they had a latger penis. Ofen mistake normal sized penis which is partially buried in prominent pubic fat pad as an abnormally small penis. Do not know of an injury other than localized pituitary brain injury that coud affect penile growth.

Question 3

penis is so dry from accutane and making it itch. looks like old mans penis! putting cetaphil lotion on it. what do i do!?? help!

Accepted Answer

Aquaphor: Use no soap on penis and apply Vaniply ointment,Aveeno (oatmeal) ointment or Aquaphor.If allergic to wool do no use Aquaphor

Question 4

accutane 60mgs day 40, terribly dry lips, elbows and surrounding skin, and penis (omg why there) what can i do? burns to put cetaphil on arms.

Accepted Answer

Skin Care: In my experience one thing that really helped is changen skin products often, for example try vaseline or the Burt's Bees moisture line.  If no improvement or worsening go to your doctor.

Question 5

i've started taking accutane about 4 months ago, but just recently noticed that my penus is dry, not my foreskin, my head, and no "natural lubricant" is produced out of my penus, my question is:
is it safe to masturbate?

Accepted Answer

Use lubricant: Use a water based lubricant like K-Y Jelly to avoid excessive friction.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine

Question 6

why in thalssemia major child will develop stunted growth and  delayed in puberty?

Accepted Answer

Poor oxygen/nutrient: Thalessemia major is a genetric disorder which can and typically cause significant /severe anmia. The normal blood is essential to carry oxygen and nutrients to all organs/body tissues. A child with severe anemia will likely experience stunned growth/pubertal development because of pooor oxygen/nutrients needed for propper growth/development. Many have shortened lifespan. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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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 is it possible that my penis didnt grow? even in the slightest? ive had pain/discomfort in my genitalia for about 4 years now with no medical explanation. could the injury that happened have stunted growth since it was around the time i was 15?

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Penis is so dry from accutane and making it itch. looks like old mans penis! putting cetaphil lotion on it. what do i do!?? help!

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Accutane 60mgs day 40, terribly dry lips, elbows and surrounding skin, and penis (omg why there) what can i do? burns to put cetaphil on arms.

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I've started taking accutane about 4 months ago, but just recently noticed that my penus is dry, not my foreskin, my head, and no "natural lubricant" is produced out of my penus, my question is: is it safe to masturbate?

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Why in thalssemia major child will develop stunted growth and delayed in puberty?

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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 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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Does using accutane stunt 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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