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I have a small head circumference 21,5 inches the doctors tell me i have a lot growing to do will my head grow aswell? im 18

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Head growth: Sorry but no ones head circumference stops growing by end of puberty. Growth is measured by hand bone size as is measured against other norms

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have a small head circumference 21,5 inches the doctors tell me i have a lot growing to do will my head grow aswell? im 18

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