does hopping on accutane could close grows plates prematurely?

[Hans88]

heard that from someone, I am planning to start taking 10mg daily and that is only concern left

 

[cowmuncher26]

yes any retinoid does but at 10mg ed its unlikely

Premature epiphyseal closure in an adolescent treated by retinoids for acne: an unusual cause of anterior knee pain - PubMed

Retinoids are effective and widely prescribed in the treatment of severe acne. However their use can be associated with numerous side effects. Some rare cases of premature epiphyseal closure were reported. We present the case of a sixteen-year-old soccer player referred for progressive anterior...

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Analysis of the effects of isotretinoin on the premature epiphyseal closure in pediatric populations: a literature review - PubMed

Isotretinoin-induced premature epiphyseal closure and growth plate deformities seem to be linked to higher doses of isotretinoin for the duration of months to years. There have been reported cases of premature epiphyseal closure in individuals receiving therapeutic doses of isotretinoin for acne...

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