Can Accutane Affect My Growth Plates?

I went to the dermatologist for my acne and they prescribed me accutane. I took it for 3 days. But then on my third day I found out that it could stunt my growth. This really freaked me out since my dad and uncles got their growth spurts at 17, so I told my mom and she said I can stop taking it. I had my last week of PE 12 after stopping. I’m aware that three days is fraction of the full course (6 months), but is that enough of the chemical & time to have a negative on my growth plates?

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Yes, it has been known to cause premature epiphyseal fusion, (fusion of the growth plates), and precocious, or early, puberty has been known to occur in some people that have taken Accutane. In this case, puberty refers to your final growth phase for height.

Ref: Medline Plus Accutane

Here's a research synopsis regarding the effect it has had one some young people that took it:

PubMed Accutane

It tends to be more prominent at higher doses, with long term use, so no, there isn't much risk that only 3 doses will cause an adverse issue on your growth.

If you are experiencing acne, what else have you tried for it?

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My derm and pediatrician said I should be fine. I was also trying to say that I had to do a PE exam 12 days afterwards. I was just trying to figure out if 12 days + drinking a ton of water(4 bottles a day for 11 days) was enough to have isotretinoin out of my system.
The other treatment options for my acne were doxycycline, and topical ointments. I currently drink a lot of water, foods high antioxidants, good sleep and Cera ve moisturizer and cleanser.

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