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Beard...affect height?

2020-10-28 02:55:47
Does getting beard at the age of 15 affect height? ...I am a 16 years old boy...I am 5.3 ..my dad.5.7or 5.8...and mom 5.4/5.3...some one told me that beard growth is sing of end in height...ii have lot of beard...and I take my hand x.ray ... doctor say my hand growth plate was fused...can I grow taller
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No sir. Beard growth is a sign of puberty Not related to end of growth You can still gain height if endplates of your legs are not yet fused Concentrate on exercise and proper nutrition

Answered2020-10-28 04:20:05

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