hrp0082p3-d1-929 | Puberty and Neuroendocrinology | ESPE2014

Long-Term Consequences of Indirect Topical Exposure to Testosterone Gel in Young Children

Gies Inge , Vanbesien Jesse , De Brucker Yannick , Ernst Caroline , Anckaert Ellen , De Schepper Jean

Background: Virilization of young children after topical androgen use by their fathers through skin contact is well-known. The long-term consequences of such exposure at very young age are not well known.Objective and hypotheses: The aim is to report the occurrence of spermarche in a young boy and central precocious puberty in a young girl as late consequences of interpersonal transfer of testosterone gel.Method: Testosterone conta...