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Why did my head increase in size over the years. the only thing i can think of is that i've been on psychiatric medications for the past six years?
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Head size: The average head circumference of an adult male is 22.44” & for a female it is 20.87 inches. Size may seem to change depending on how head circumference was checked. In the absence of thickening of skin, then increased subcutaneous fat could affect the measurement.
Answered 5/19/2017
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The size: of the skull does not generally increase in adulthood, unless there is an excess of growth hormone(acromegaly) either due to a pituitary abnormality or self-administration
Answered 5/15/2017
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