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I have a small head, will it grow?

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See below: As an adult, your head will not grow.

Answered 1/19/2021

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No: The human head reaches 90% of its final size by age 9. At a listed age of 48, you are long past the end of head growth, so learn to accept what you have.It is not the size but what you do with it that matters.

Answered 5/21/2019

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