Approach to the girl with early onset of pubic hair.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2011
Abstract
Premature pubarche, or the development of pubic hair before the age of 8 in girls or 9 in boys, is most commonly caused by premature adrenarche. Adrenarche is the maturation of the adrenal zona reticularis in both boys and girls, resulting in the development of pubic hair, axillary hair, and adult apocrine body odor. Although originally thought to be a benign variant of normal development, premature adrenarche has been associated with insulin resistance and the later development of metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome. Although further studies are needed to confirm these relationships, the case presented herein argues for periodic assessment of children at risk. Indeed, recognition of these associations may allow for early preventive measures.
Volume
96
Issue
6
First Page
1610
Last Page
1622
ISSN
1945-7197
Published In/Presented At
Oberfield, S. E., Sopher, A. B., & Gerken, A. T. (2011). Approach to the girl with early onset of pubic hair. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 96(6), 1610–1622. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-0225
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
21602454
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article