A member asked:

I have facial hair and im 17 years old from a very hairy family does that mean i am done growing taller ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not necessarily: Facial hair is only part of the pubertal changes.Most male growth is done by 17-18 but linear growth continues until the growth centers close, some will have slower closure of the centers and continue at a slow pace to 20.An x-ray of the wrist and hand can be assessed for growth centers and determine if growh is still possible.

Answered 8/1/2016

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