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People say if u hit puberty earlier u will grow less i hit puberty when i was 14 and i started a bit facial hair im a boy is this true.....
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Some growth left: At age age 18 you have reached 90% of your growth potential, but still can grow some till age 21.
Answered 5/15/2015
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Depends on variables: Skeletal maturity determines the duration of linear growth. If the bone maturity is ahead of a persons age, they finish growing sooner. An x-ray of your wrist and hand can be analysed for open growth centers. If they are closed you are finished growing taller.Most males are done at 17-18, a few with delayed bone maturity continue to grow slightly.
Answered 8/10/2013
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