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Accutane and Growth

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(@merefsu)

Posted : 08/12/2017 1:03 pm

I'm a mom of a son on Accutane. Did any other boys on this site grow after taking Accutane?

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(@oli-girl)

Posted : 08/12/2017 11:31 pm

How old is your son? There are reports of epiphyseal closure. It is long known that retinoids and high doses of Vitamin A causes bone issues. Some have no issues with bones and others do.

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(@merefsu)

Posted : 08/13/2017 6:05 am

15 a pediatric endocrinologist said this has happened to him. His dermatologist never mentioned it as a side effect. I feel blindsided

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