Hyperandrogenism secondary to topical testosterone exposure
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Hyperandrogenism secondary to topical testosterone exposure
Topical testosterone gels are now a widely used method of testosterone replacement therapy and have been shown to be convenient and effective [1]. The unintentional transfer of testosterone gel to children or partners by skin contact is a rare but significant adverse effect [2]. A 3-year-old well girl was referred for assessment of precocious puberty. Pubic hair had been first noted by her moth...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1687-9856
DOI: 10.1186/1687-9856-2013-s1-p66