Signs of a boy's halted development
Disease description:
My son has grown rapidly over the past two years. He now has underarm hair and a visible Adam's apple. A friend mentioned he might stop growing soon. What are the signs that a boy has stopped developing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Signs that a boy has stopped developing mainly include enlargement of the Adam's apple, thickening and increased density of facial hair, and growth of underarm hair. The appearance of these symptoms indicates the completion of secondary sexual characteristics, meaning that further growth and development have ceased. Additionally, medical examinations at a hospital showing epiphyseal closure or disappearance of the growth plates also indicate that the boy has stopped growing.
