Signs that a boy has stopped growing
Disease description:
Many people say that once children enter adolescence, a lot of them stop growing and developing. What are the signs that boys have stopped developing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
The typical sign that boys have stopped developing is the closure of the growth plates (epiphyseal lines). An X-ray at a hospital can confirm whether the epiphyseal plates have fused; if so, it usually indicates that the boy has stopped growing in height. Additionally, the development of prominent Adam's apple, thick and dense facial hair, and underarm hair are signs of completed secondary sexual characteristics, which also indicate the end of growth and development.
