Children's virilization and the use of a testosterone gel by their fathers

Eur J Pediatr. 2005 Oct;164(10):646-7. doi: 10.1007/s00431-005-1714-z. Epub 2005 Jul 16.

Abstract

We report severe virilization in three unrelated children by contact with their fathers, who had been using a testosterone lipogel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Aged
  • Androgens / administration & dosage
  • Androgens / adverse effects*
  • Child Behavior
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fathers*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Puberty, Precocious / chemically induced*
  • Testosterone / administration & dosage
  • Testosterone / adverse effects*
  • Testosterone / blood
  • Virilism / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Testosterone