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

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

Penis does not grow after puberty & 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

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 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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 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

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

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

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 7

Can drinking too much water cause stunted growth because of flushing all the electrolytes out?

Accepted Answer

First, if kidney function is normal, excess water dosn't flush out electrolytes, Second, electrolyes and water balance have nothing to do with growth and cannot stunt it. Third, common internet-driven beliefs about drinking lots of water are nonsense. Except in very hot climates and/or intense exercise, there is no health benefit to drinking any more than to satisfy thirst.

Question 8

What is the difference between stunted growth and shortness?

Accepted Answer

Stunted growth in medicine means that you have stoped growing or the velocity of your growth has diminished significantly over a period of time.
Shortness is being in the lower percentiles of growth, but in most instances this is genetically determined.

Question 9

Stunted growth due to cingulair, is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Singulair (montelukast) doesn't cause growth failure.  It is unusual to have any side effects from this medicine.  Occasionally it might cause a headache.

Question 10

What is the definition or description of: poor growth?

Accepted Answer

Growth within normal range indicates by exam and graphing height measurements along the way.
If the growth chart and exam reveals too little growth or too much growth, lab and or pictures (X-rays, scans) may be done to rule out abnormal growths and reveal a disorder that is treatable i.e. deficiency of GH or gigantism from too much GH (growth hormone).  See your pedi MD for assessments if concerne

I took acutane as a kid and ot stunted the growth of my penis how do i make it bigger

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

Can drinking too much water cause stunted growth because of flushing all the electrolytes out?

What is the difference between stunted growth and shortness?

Stunted growth due to cingulair, is this possible?

What is the definition or description of: poor growth?

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