faded_pigeon47
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Does accutane stunt growth? I'm on tretinoin, its working but not as much as i want it to. I also asked to get prescribed accutane but I've been scared to get it
AI says
Mechanism: IGF-1 stimulates sebaceous glands and promotes androgen (like testosterone) activity within the skin. By lowering circulating IGF-1, isotretinoin reduces the size and activity of these oil-producing glands.
Clinical Consensus: While high doses of retinoids can impact growth plate development, dermatologists generally find that standard teenage doses of Accutane do not cause clinically significant growth stunting
AI says
Mechanism: IGF-1 stimulates sebaceous glands and promotes androgen (like testosterone) activity within the skin. By lowering circulating IGF-1, isotretinoin reduces the size and activity of these oil-producing glands.
Clinical Consensus: While high doses of retinoids can impact growth plate development, dermatologists generally find that standard teenage doses of Accutane do not cause clinically significant growth stunting