ElDelirium
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Oral Accutane vs Height Growth
It’s INSANE how casually retarded people on this forum tell 15 to 17-year-olds to hop on oral Accutane just to clear minor breakouts. Half the guys handing out advice completely ignore that taking systemic retinoids during your growth peak is a massive gamble for your final height and frame stats.
Systemic isotretinoin circulates through your whole body, carrying real risks of premature growth plate fusion, joint pain, and dried-out synovial fluid.
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Why Topical Retinoids (Tretinoin / Adapalene / Taz) are superior for teens:
Zero Bone / Growth Impact: Local application means virtually 0% systemic absorption. Your epiphyseal plates and joints remain 100% safe.
Direct Skin Renewal: Accelerates cell turnover directly on the epidermis, fading hyperpigmentation and clearing pores without nuking your liver.
Collagen Production: Long-term topical use stimulates collagen synthesis in the skin, improving overall texture and jaw/cheek clarity over time.------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unless you have severe nodulocystic acne that resists everything else, start with 0.05% Tretinoin or Adapalene cream paired with a solid moisturizer before risking your height on oral compounds.
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Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34626532/
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...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
