Patient's question:
At the age of 16, I started growing a beard last year, and now my chin is clearly showing a beard.Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to individual circumstances, the development of secondary sexual characteristics can begin as early as the age of 12 or 13. At 16, it is still the age of growth and development, and it should not be considered precocious puberty. Having a little stubble is also a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry. Generally, before the age of 20, people may still be growing in height. How tall one can grow depends on many factors: diet, exercise, genetics, etc. If you want to be more certain, you can have an X-ray taken at the hospital and consult a healthcare doctor to check your bone age.