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My identical twin 10 year old daughters were born same size. one keeps getting bigger, now 3 in taller and 20 pounds of muscle. could this be due to her being on steroids at age 1 (for a hemangioma)?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Steroids: Steroids could be responsible for the growth difference especially if steroids were given for a prolonged period.

Answered 3/7/2014

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No: Since she received the steroids 10 years ago this would have no effect on her present height weight or amount of muscle that she has.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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A member asked:

My identical twin 10 year old daughters were born same size. one keeps getting bigger, now 3 in taller and 20 pounds of muscle. could this be due to her being on steroids at age 1 (for a hemangioma)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Dr Minich agreed

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