Is My 9-Year-Old Daughter Growing Too Tall? Concerns and Checks
Excessive height Hello, Doctor. My daughter is 9 years old and in the third grade of elementary school. She is already 144 cm tall and weighs 32 kg. She has always been taller than her peers at school, and her growth rate has been quite rapid over the past few years (my husband i...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear parents, please visit Dr. Lin Yi-shou's clinic or another pediatrician's clinic for a proper evaluation.[Read More] Is My 9-Year-Old Daughter Growing Too Tall? Concerns and Checks
Understanding Concerns About Penis Size and Puberty in Teens
The experience of sexual development feels strange? Hello doctor, I am currently fifteen years old and I feel that my penis is smaller than that of my peers. I have some armpit hair, a bit of facial hair, and a decent amount of pubic hair. I have not experienced any nocturnal emi...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello, please consult with a pediatrician or a urologist for confirmation.[Read More] Understanding Concerns About Penis Size and Puberty in Teens
Understanding Delayed Puberty in Middle School Boys: Key Insights
Developmental issues in a second-year junior high school student? Hello, my son is currently in the second year of junior high school (95.11) and has not yet experienced voice change. He has body hair but no underarm hair. His height is approximately 170 cm. Is this considered la...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear Parent, you can visit the hospital for a consultation to confirm the situation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Puberty in Middle School Boys: Key Insights
Will I Still Grow Taller After Starting Puberty at 12?
Is it normal for a 12-year-old to grow pubic hair and also experience growth in height? I am currently 12 years old, and I developed pubic hair last year. I am worried about whether I will still grow taller. How can I increase my height? I am only 150 cm tall, while my classmates...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear Parent, By assessing bone age, we can determine whether there is still potential for growth in height. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Will I Still Grow Taller After Starting Puberty at 12?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Patterns in Adolescents
Is it still possible to grow taller? In our country, I started developing an Adam's apple in the second year of junior high school and began growing armpit hair in the third year, but only a little, and there is none on the left side. I grew 8 cm from the first to the second...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Puberty for boys generally lasts until the age of 18, and the chances of growing taller after puberty are quite limited. It may be advisable to consult a pediatric growth and development specialist at a hospital for a bone age assessment, which evaluates the degree of epiphyseal ...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Patterns in Adolescents
Understanding Red Spots on Children's Face and Neck: Causes and Concerns
Red spots on a child's face/neck? Hello, doctor. My child is currently 7 and a half years old, and he is a boy. At the end of December last year, he developed a red spot on his face. We took him to see a dermatologist, who said it was a red spot caused by vascular dilation, ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Boys with precocious puberty may exhibit other signs, such as the development of secondary sexual characteristics, including enlargement of the glans penis, lengthening of the penis, darkening and enlargement of the scrotum, development of pubic and axillary hair, and a significa...[Read More] Understanding Red Spots on Children's Face and Neck: Causes and Concerns
Height Growth Concerns in Adolescents: Expert Insights and Guidance
Height growth issues Height concerns – Hello Doctor: A 13-year-old girl in the first year of junior high school has a bone age of 13 years, measuring 150.8 cm and weighing 44 kg (menstruation has started for 1 year, father is 172 cm, mother is 161 cm). I would like to ask: 1. Wil...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: According to genetics, the expected adult height is calculated as the average of the parents' heights minus 6. Therefore, (172 + 161) / 2 = 166.5, and 166.5 - 6 = 160.5 cm. However, the current height is 150.8 cm, and the bone age is already 13 years, which correspond...[Read More] Height Growth Concerns in Adolescents: Expert Insights and Guidance
Understanding Bone Age and Puberty Issues in Pediatric Growth
Bone age and puberty issues? Hello, my son is 9 years and 7 months old, with a height of 150 cm and a weight of 43 kg. About 3 to 4 months ago, I noticed that his face started to become oily. Recently, we took him to see an endocrinologist for a bone age assessment, and the docto...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear parents, puberty is the time when children grow the fastest, so it's important to make the most of this growth period. If the age of onset of puberty is normal, the vast majority of children do not need to suppress puberty. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding Bone Age and Puberty Issues in Pediatric Growth
Understanding Infant Development: When to Seek Pediatric Evaluation
Baby Growth and Development Hello Dr. Lin: I am a mother of twins. My fraternal twins are currently 11 months old (born at 36 weeks + 5 days). I am taking care of my son, who can only lie on his stomach, roll over, and kick his legs. He is not stable when sitting and makes sounds...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello parents, the symptoms are mild, so you can take the opportunity to have the doctor evaluate them during the vaccination.[Read More] Understanding Infant Development: When to Seek Pediatric Evaluation
Understanding Growth Spurts and Puberty Changes in Adolescents
Puberty Issues I would like to ask the doctor. I am 15 years old, and I had a bone age assessment that indicated my development is nearly complete. However, I feel that I only started growing taller in 2019. Before 2018, it seemed like I was only growing about 2 centimeters a yea...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Boys typically reach their full height development around the ages of 16 to 17. Once the growth plates in the bones are fully closed, they will no longer grow taller. Therefore, if your growth plates are nearing closure, it indicates that you are in the final stages of height gro...[Read More] Understanding Growth Spurts and Puberty Changes in Adolescents
Understanding Pediatric Lymph Nodes: What Parents Should Know
Cervical lymphadenopathy issues? Hello Doctor, I noticed a protruding lymph node in the area above my son's left clavicle, near the sternocleidomastoid muscle, when he was around one month old. It's about 0.3-0.5 cm, movable, and soft. Now my son is over three years old...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Regarding neck lumps, I previously published an article in the media, and the content is as follows for your reference! When bathing a baby, parents may notice one or several hard lumps on the neck or back of the head. What should parents do? Most of these hard lumps are l...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Lymph Nodes: What Parents Should Know
Navigating Puberty: Common Concerns and Questions for Teens
Various Issues During Puberty Since entering puberty, I am now 15 years old, 174 cm tall, and weigh 60 kg. I have some questions I would like to ask: 1. My Adam's apple has not developed, but relatives say my voice has deepened. Is it abnormal that it hasn't appeared? ...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello. 1. The development of the Adam's apple varies from person to person; some individuals may develop it later and it may be less prominent. 2. The growth of armpit hair also differs among individuals, so there is no need to worry. 3. It is recommended to have further exa...[Read More] Navigating Puberty: Common Concerns and Questions for Teens
Understanding Delayed Puberty: Is Your Child's Development Normal?
Puberty Issues It's normal for puberty to vary significantly among individuals. The development of pubic hair typically begins around the age of 10 to 14, and the growth of underarm hair usually follows shortly after. The penis may take longer to develop, and it's not u...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: If a girl shows any signs of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 (such as breast development, pubic or axillary hair growth, onset of menstruation, or a sudden growth spurt), or if a boy shows any signs before the age of 9 (such as testicular development, ...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Puberty: Is Your Child's Development Normal?
Understanding Growth Concerns in Pediatric Health: When to Seek Help
Growth issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask… My little boy is over four years old (chubby), and I have noticed that his genitalia seems to be too short and small, and his testicles also appear to be quite small. I'm not sure if this is normal or not. How can I determine...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Some boys may have obesity, leading to an accumulation of abdominal fat that partially buries the penis, making it appear smaller. During measurement, it is necessary to push down the abdominal fat with the hand. It is normal for the testicles to be smaller; the most important th...[Read More] Understanding Growth Concerns in Pediatric Health: When to Seek Help
Understanding Puberty: Height Growth and Adam's Apple Development
Puberty Issues Hello, I am 14 years old, and my erect penis is about 14 centimeters long. I have already developed armpit hair and pubic hair. The doctor asked me about my height, which is approximately 170 centimeters, and my Adam's apple is not very prominent; it can only ...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello, the size of the Adam's apple varies from person to person, and there is no specific method to enlarge it. To determine the possibility of growth, bone age assessment can provide that information. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Understanding Puberty: Height Growth and Adam's Apple Development
Understanding Skin Spots in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Please help me, doctor? Hello Doctor, when I was in the third or fourth grade, I developed a few small spots under my right armpit. At that time, I often practiced dancing at school and was frequently exposed to the sun while waving a fan. I also developed a large mole in the sam...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The diagnosis of neurofibromatosis is not solely based on the presence of café-au-lait spots; there are specific diagnostic criteria that must be met. Additionally, there must be more than six café-au-lait spots, and their sizes have certain limitations: before puberty, they must...[Read More] Understanding Skin Spots in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Discussing Puberty and Boundaries: A Guide for Parents
Puberty Issues Recently, I noticed that my mom bathes with my younger brother, who is in the second year of junior high school. Is this appropriate? It seems that my mom doesn't have a strong sense of gender differences. How should I discuss this issue with her?
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello, although the child is older, there is nothing wrong or illegal about a mother bathing with her child. Besides bathing together, are there any other interactions between the mother and the younger brother that you find particularly unusual? You can discuss this directly wit...[Read More] Discussing Puberty and Boundaries: A Guide for Parents
Is There a Link Between Height, Tooth Development, and Precocious Puberty?
Is there a correlation between height, dental eruption, and early puberty? Hello Doctor: My son is 5 years and 3 months old, with a height of 115 cm and a weight of 24 kg. He is currently in kindergarten. He is taller than most of his peers, and recently he has developed a large ...
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Dear Parent, The timing of tooth replacement is not necessarily related to precocious puberty. A direct examination is required to make a definitive assessment. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Is There a Link Between Height, Tooth Development, and Precocious Puberty?
Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential at Age 12
Am I still going to grow taller? I am 12 years old. My dad is 175 cm tall and my mom is 158 cm tall. I have had my period for almost a year, but I haven't grown taller since February 20, 2017, until November 1, 2017, which means I haven't grown for about 8 months. Can y...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Girls have the opportunity to grow taller until around the ages of seventeen or eighteen, before the growth plates in their bones close. After puberty, the final height is determined by various factors, such as genetic inheritance, good lifestyle habits, adequate sleep, sufficien...[Read More] Will I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Potential at Age 12
Can I Still Grow Taller After Puberty at Age 15?
Height issues I am currently in the ninth grade, about 170 cm tall. I have already developed pubic hair and armpit hair. Is it still possible for me to grow taller?
Dr. Lin Yishou Reply:
Hello, assessing bone age can determine whether there is still potential for growth. Thank you for your message.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller After Puberty at Age 15?