do retinoids decrease bone growth?Can someone explain?

[Deleted member 109952]

Now I'm 16 and I take retinoids because of my acne.Some people told me that retinoids decrease bone growth, it is true?What should i do?
I can't find anything about that on internet.

 

[Deleted member 88882]

Because it doesn’t

 

[vsrial]

Now I'm 16 and I take retinoids because of my acne.Some people told me that retinoids decrease bone growth, it is true?What should i do?
I can't find anything about that on internet.

say bye bye to your bones lil bro

overdosing on fake vitamin a will fuck you up

 

[GreekGenes]

In short, yes. Isotretinoin (retinoids per oral route) does.

"Isotretinoin might cause growth impairment by inducing premature fusion of the growth plates"

Potential Effects of Oral Isotretinoin on Growth Plate and Height

Longitudinal growth and puberty are the result of a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal, nutritional, and environmental factors. Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease of the pilosebaceous unit that affects 85% of adolescents worldwide. Isotretinoin is a synthetic vitamin A derivative drug...

www.mdpi.com

 

[vsrial]

In short, yes. Isotretinoin (retinoids per oral route) does.

Potential Effects of Oral Isotretinoin on Growth Plate and Height

Longitudinal growth and puberty are the result of a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal, nutritional, and environmental factors. Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease of the pilosebaceous unit that affects 85% of adolescents worldwide. Isotretinoin is a synthetic vitamin A derivative drug...

www.mdpi.com

wrd

 

[GreekGenes]

my neigbours son also started taking isotretinoin at 15, but he's already 6'5 so he doesn't have to worry about it stunting growth. (The indication for the treatment is severe acne vulgaris)

But if you're on the shorter side and worried it will stunt your growth i'd be careful about taking it, since the science seems to suggest it does indeed close your growth plates.

Of course discuss any changes to your medication with your doctor.