development question

[Seemore]

I'm turning 17 pretty soon and still look like a "younger kid". Even though I'm 5'11 and my voice has broken, my body and face look like that of a younger boy. I'm really skinny too. I also have no visible facial hair but have hair everywhere else. Anyone know if this has to do with my weight? thyroid gland?

[Carole Coombs]

I'm turning 17 pretty soon and still look like a "younger kid". Even though I'm 5'11 and my voice has broken, my body and face look like that of a younger boy. I'm really skinny too. I also have no visible facial hair but have hair everywhere else. Anyone know if this has to do with my weight? thyroid gland?

Hi there:

Have you had your pituitary checked? That has to do with growth hormone and all that good stuff.

The folks in Seattle Washington at Swedish Hospital are excellent!

Good luck!
Carole