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Does Getting Facial Hair Mean You Stop Growing in Height?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the growth plates in bones generally don't close until around age 18, meaning a boy can continue to grow long after noticing facial hair. The myth that **getting facial hair mean you stop growing** is a common misconception, likely because both events occur during the complex process of male puberty.

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